🚨BREAKING: Gennaro Gattuso Appointed Italy Head Coach to Rescue 2026 World Cup Qualification Hopes
ROME — The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially appointed Gennaro Gattuso as the new Italy national team head coach, in a bold move aimed at rescuing the country's faltering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner and former AC Milan midfield enforcer, replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was dismissed after a string of poor results left the Azzurri in danger of missing their second consecutive World Cup. Italy currently sit third in their group, with must-win matches ahead against Switzerland and Northern Ireland.
At 47, Gattuso brings passion, intensity, and deep knowledge of Italian football. However, his managerial record is mixed. While he led Napoli to Coppa Italia glory in 2020, his spells at Valencia, Marseille, and Milan ended in controversy or early exits. Critics argue he lacks the tactical sophistication needed at the international level, but supporters see his fire and emotional leadership as key ingredients in reigniting the national team's fighting spirit.
“We need heart, unity, and commitment—and Gattuso has all three,” said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina. “Italy must return to the World Cup, and we believe Gennaro is the man to lead us there.”
Gattuso inherits a squad full of talent, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Federico Chiesa, and Nicolò Barella, but one that has struggled with cohesion and consistency. With just a few months remaining in the qualifying cycle, there is little room for error.
In his first press conference, Gattuso was characteristically passionate: “Wearing this shirt means everything. I know what it takes to win for Italy, and I’ll give everything I have to get us to the World Cup.”
With qualification hanging in the balance, can Gattuso save Italy’s World Cup dream? His appointment marks a dramatic turning point for the Azzurri—and the road to FIFA World Cup 2026 just got a lot more intense.
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