Gennaro Gattuso took charge of Italy in June last year following the sacking of Luciano Spalletti, himself a victim of a dismal title defence at Euro 2024 and a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway in their first World Cup qualifier. 

Gennaro Gattuso officially steps down as Italy national team coach after failure to reach 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.

Explained: Here's how Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti as new Italy coach

The Italian national team would like to avoid the misery of missing a third consecutive FIFA Men’s World Cup as they are set to appoint Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach. 

Gennaro Gattuso set to take charge as new Italy national team head coach after Luciano Spalletti exit - Report

AC Milan are set to sack coach Marco Giampaolo after a dreadful start to the season, according to multiple reports in Italy on Tuesday. The former European giants are 13th in Serie A -- three points above the relegation zone.

AC Milan set to sack coach  Marco Giampaolo: Report

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Gennaro Gattuso officially steps down as Italy national team coach after failure to reach 2026 FIFA World Cup

Explained: How Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti as new Italy coach

Gattuso set to take charge as new Italy national team head coach - Report

AC Milan set to sack coach Marco Giampaolo: Report