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Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte lead race for Italy coaching job

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte lead race for Italy coaching job

Summary

Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are the frontrunners to become Italy's new national team coach after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third straight time. Italy finished second in their qualification group, forcing them into a playoff situation. Gennaro Gattuso resigned following the qualification failure, and Giovanni Malagò was appointed FIGC President. His immediate priority is to select the new head coach. Other names mentioned include Pep Guardiola, but it is likely to remain a two-person contest between Mancini and Conte, both of whom have prior experience with the national team.

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By the Numbers

•Italy finished second in their 2026 World Cup qualification group.
•Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head coach after qualification failure.
•Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC President on June 22, 2026.
•Mancini won the Euros in 2021 but missed World Cup qualification.
•Conte reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals as Italy's coach.

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According to reports in Italy, Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are the frontrunners to become the new Italy coach after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time...
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