Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said on Sunday he has been sacked, days after a shock 3-0 defeat for the Azzurri in a World Cup qualifier in Norway which raised fears they could miss the finals a third straight time.

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 ends his tenure in charge of Italy at home to Moldova in Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. A disastrous 3–0 defeat to Norway on Friday ultimately signalled the end of Spalletti’s reign two years after he was appointed.