Overview
- The Italian federation put U21 coach Silvio Baldini in interim charge for test matches in Luxembourg on June 3 and in Greece on June 7.
- FIGC said it will appoint a permanent head coach after its presidential elections in June, leaving the decision to incoming leadership.
- Gennaro Gattuso resigned after Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Napoli manager Antonio Conte said he would consider the job, and reporting lists him with AC Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri as leading candidates.
- Conte coached Italy from 2014 to 2016, giving him prior national-team experience if he is later considered.