Spalletti has announced he was sacked by the Italian FA after the disappointing 3-0 defeat against Norway, so who could be his replacement?

The Italian national team has been left in shock ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Claudio Ranieri rejected the offer to become head coach following Luciano Spalletti's dismissal. The Italy national team is in disarray just a year out from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the executive board decided to dismiss head coach Luciano Spalletti.

Claudio Ranieri revealed he has turned down the vacant Italy manager's job after Luciano Spalletti was dismissed from his post. The 73-year-old, who famously guided Leicester City to a fairytale Premier League title in 2016, will stay on with AS Roma as their senior advisor.