Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic' World Cup failure

Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign took a rough start with a 3-0 loss to Norway, prompting manager Luciano Spalletti to announce his own sacking. Gennaro Gattuso, a former AC Milan player and coach, took over amid skepticism due to his previous short stints at clubs like Fiorentina and Valencia. Italian football journalist Mina Rzouki and others expressed concerns about Italy's coaching choices and performance post their 2006 World Cup win.