Andrea Pirlo set to become Italy's new head coach as Nations League looms
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Andrea Pirlo is poised to be appointed as the new head coach of Italy’s national team following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April. His immediate focus will be the upcoming Nations League campaign, starting in September, where Italy will compete against France, Belgium, and Turkey. This tournament is crucial for Italy's FIFA world ranking, affecting their seeding in future major tournaments. The FIGC aims to build a long-term project over the next eight to ten years, emphasizing improvement on the global stage.
- •Pirlo is expected to be appointed as Italy's head coach soon.
- •Italy faces France, Belgium, and Turkey in the Nations League.
- •Upcoming matches will influence Italy's FIFA world ranking.
- •The Azzurri seek to rebuild their success over the next decade.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Pirlo’s long-term Italy project has one immediate priority
"Andrea Pirlo is on the verge of being appointed the new head coach of the Italy national team, and though his has been described as a long-term project, the former Milan and Juventus midfielder has on...
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