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Gattuso to Exit; Allegri, Conte Among Candidates for Italy Coach

Published April 2, 2026 · Updated April 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Gattuso is expected to leave his role as Italy head coach after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte are among the leading candidates to replace him.

Gennaro Gattuso is set to depart as Italy’s head coach after the Azzurri’s loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup play‑off final, ending their streak of World Cup qualifications.

The Italian federation is considering three options, with Massimiliano Allegri of AC Milan and former national coach Antonio Conte front‑running the race. A third, unnamed candidate is also in the mix.

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