Gattuso's Italy Era Ends: The Azzurri Face a Fresh Start After World Cup Heartbreak
Italy's national team has ended Gennaro Gattuso's tenure by mutual consent after failing to reach the 2026 World Cup. The move comes nine months into his reign, capped by a playoff heartbreak against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gravina and Buffon also stepped down in the wake of the setback, signaling a broader organizational reset. Italy will play two friendlies in June as the federation begins its next chapter.