Newsletters
Following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federation has identified Turkish national team coach Vincenzo Montella as a leading candidate in their extensive restructuring process.
Italy’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup came after a penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result that triggered a wave of resignations across the country’s football leadership.
The mass resignations of delegation head Gianluigi Buffon, Federation President Gabriele Gravina, and head coach Gennaro Gattuso have left the Italian national team in flux. In response, the Italian Football Federation has launched a comprehensive restructuring process to rebuild the entire national setup from the ground up.
As part of this reset, Italian media outlet Tuttosport reports that Vincenzo Montella has emerged as one of the prominent candidates for the national team's coaching role.
Montella currently manages the Türkiye national team, which secured qualification for the World Cup after overcoming Kosovo. This result marked Türkiye’s return to the tournament after a 24-year absence, a milestone that has strengthened Montella’s profile among potential candidates.
Montella is not the only name under consideration. According to the same report, several experienced managers are also being evaluated, including Carlo Ancelotti, Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini, and Massimiliano Allegri.
The federation’s final decision will shape the future of the Italian national team as it seeks to move past its recent failure to qualify and leadership changes.
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
4 min read
