Gattuso out as Italy’s coach after failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersApril 3, 2026 at 03:17 PM

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Gennaro Gattuso has stepped down as Italy's coach after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The announcement came three days after Italy's playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gattuso, who was appointed in June on a one-year contract, stated his decision was made to facilitate future technical assessments. Italy's failure marks the third consecutive World Cup they will miss. The Italian football federation thanked Gattuso for his dedication during his nine-month tenure.

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With a heavy heart, having failed to achieve the goal we had set ourselves, I consider my time in charge of the national team to be over.

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Italy had lost at the playoff stage for the last two World Cups to Sweden and North Macedonia.

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Gattuso was appointed in June on a one-year contract, replacing Luciano Spalletti.

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Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualifying playoff penalty shootout.

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Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as Italy coach after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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Sweden 30% Northern Ireland 30% North Macedonia 30% Luciano Spalletti 40% Norway ×340% Bosnia and Herzegovina ×250% Italian Football Federation 60% World Cup ×770% Italy ×1080% Gennaro Gattuso ×690%

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world cup qualification 100% gennaro gattuso 90% italy coach 80% italian football 70% qualifying playoff 60% national team 60% failure to qualify 50% azzurri 40%

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Italy

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