Luciano Spalletti has spent less than two years in charge of Italy but has been sacked after a dire loss to Norway in their opening game of qualification for the 2026 World Cup

Luciano Spalletti has announced his own sacking as Italy's head coach at a news conference on Sunday after his side lost 3-0 to Norway in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.Italy conceded three first-half goals in Oslo to fall to defeat in their opening qualifier for the 2026 tournamentThe 66-year-old said he would still take charge of Monday's game against Moldova,

Luciano Spalletti revealed that he has been sacked as head coach of the Italian national team after falling to a 3-0 defeat in Norway on Friday. The Italian has held his post since 2023, taking over from Roberto Mancini and overseeing the Azzurri ’s round of 16 exit from Euro 2024.