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Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup play-off defeat
Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach after a penalty shoot-out loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina ended World Cup qualification, triggering resignations and urgent leadership changes at the Italian Football Federation.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Italy
Insights
- Gennaro Gattuso resigned by mutual consent after Italy lost on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualification play-off.
- FIGC president Gabriele Gravina also stepped down and general manager Gianluigi Buffon left the federation.
- Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 draw and penalty shoot-out loss in Zenica.
- An interim coach will lead Italy in a friendly against Greece on June 7 while the federation organizes a new leadership vote.
- The FIGC will vote on a new president on June 22, delaying any permanent coaching appointment.
- Italian football faces broader problems, including no Champions League winners since 2010 and UEFA warnings about stadium readiness for Euro 2032.
Sources
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- Gattuso también cae: dimite como seleccionador tras el fracaso de Italia www.libertaddigital.com
- La debacle de Italia se cobra otra víctima: Gattuso dimite www.abc.es
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