There were speculations that Luciano Spalletti would be sacked from his position as the head coach of Italy after they were eliminated from Euro 2024 by Switzerland in the Round of 16. However, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, it was announced that Spalletti will remain in his role until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Italian FA confirmed that there are significant issues with the national team that cannot be resolved within nine months. They expressed their full trust in Spalletti and stated their intention to continue with him. They also highlighted the absence of players from the youth teams in the senior first-team, despite their success at the youth levels.
