'Really hurt' Gennaro Gattuso vents after Italy miss out on THIRD straight World Cup as statement issued on manager's future
Goal | 01.04.2026 10:08
The playoff final defeat means Italy will miss the 2026 World Cup in North America, adding to the scars of 2018 and 2022. It marks the first time a former World Cup winner has failed to qualify for three tournaments in a row. For Gattuso, who took over from Luciano Spalletti last June, the result was a bitter pill to swallow given the effort shown by his squad under trying circumstances.
