Carlo Ancelotti is Italy's last hope in 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti remains Italy's only representative with a chance at World Cup success as the final round of group stage fixtures unfolds. Italy's national team is absent from the tournament after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March. While Ancelotti coaches Brazil, his counterparts Vincenzo Montella and Fabio Cannavaro represent Turkiye and Uzbekistan, respectively, but both are facing elimination. Turkiye has already been mathematically eliminated following losses to Australia and Paraguay. Uzbekistan needs a win in their final group match but will also require favorable results elsewhere. Brazil, currently tied on points with Morocco, is still vying for a secure place in the knockout rounds.

• 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Only one Italian has any remaining hope of 2026 World Cup glory