FIGC

The FIGC, or Italian Football Federation, is the governing body for football in Italy. It is currently facing a significant crisis after the Italian national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the third consecutive time. This failure has triggered widespread outrage and calls for reform within Italian football. As a result, several key figures have resigned, including the national team coach Gennaro Gattuso and the FIGC president Gabriele Gravina. The situation has become a national issue, with even the Prime Minister expected to address the state of Italian football in parliament. The FIGC's future direction and leadership are now uncertain as Italy grapples with the implications of missing another World Cup, potentially impacting a generation of fans who have never seen their national team compete on the world stage.