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,

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 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.