Gattuso out as Italy’s coach after failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Summary
Italy's national football coach, Gennaro Gattuso, stepped down after the team did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout during the qualifying playoff, prompting this decision.Key Facts
- Gennaro Gattuso left his position as Italy's football coach by mutual consent.
- Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout during the playoff.
- Gattuso had been Italy's coach for nine months.
- He took the role in June after Luciano Spalletti was dismissed.
- Italy won five group games under Gattuso but still needed to win a playoff to qualify.
- The team's loss meant Italy did not make it to three consecutive World Cups.
- Italy's football federation president and the team's delegation chief also resigned.
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