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Italy begins rebuilding after missing World Cup for third time

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Italy begins rebuilding after missing World Cup for third time

Summary

Italy is in a crucial phase of rebuilding its national soccer team after failing to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time. The Football Italia Summer Show discusses potential changes to the squad, evaluating which players should stay and who should be released as the team looks to move forward. A key focus is on the future of the incoming coach, potentially Roberto Mancini, and the players selected for the upcoming European Qualifiers. Analysts Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall analyze Gennaro Gattuso’s squad choices made in the March play-off matches, highlighting which players deserve another chance.

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Key Details

•Italy misses World Cup for third straight time
•Discussion on player retention and turnover after poor performance
•Focus on Roberto Mancini's potential return as head coach
•Evaluation based on March play-off squad decisions by Gennaro Gattuso
•Future plans address upcoming European Qualifiers

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Italy are at a crossroads and need to rebuild again after missing out on the World Cup for the third consecutive time. In this new episode of the Football Italia Summer Show, Lorenzo Bettoni and Richa...
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