Luciano Spalletti’s time as Italy head coach ends just months before a crucial World Cup push, following a dismal loss to Norway. The Azzurri must now regroup to avoid another qualification disaster.

For the coach from Certaldo, 23 matches as Italy's CT and a haul of 11 victories, 6 draws, and 6 almost always stinging defeats. Below is a roundup of his moments as Italy's selector from his debut on September 9, 2023, against Macedonia to the debacle the other day with Norway.

(Reuters) -After a quarter of a century of near misses and heartbreak, Norway’s rout of Italy in their World Cup qualifier has reignited the country's hope of a return to international football’s biggest stage.

After 25 years of near misses, Norway revives World Cup dreams by defeating Italy 3-0 in a crucial qualifier. With Norway topping Group I with a strong lead, supporters are hopeful for a return to major international tournaments after a long absence since 2000.

Erling Haaland’s goal for Norway last night was his 40th for his country. It’s almost to be expected that Haaland will score for Norway. But there was another side to Haaland’s game last night that was a key part of Norway’s win.

After a quarter of a century of near misses and heartbreak, Norway’s rout of Italy in their World Cup qualifier has reignited the country's hope of a return to international football’s biggest stage.

World Cup 2026 qualifying betting tips for Norway vs Italy as Betfair's Paul Higham picks out a 7-1 player props special involving Haaland, Tonali & Sorloth in Oslo

After failing to qualify for the last two World Cup tournaments, Italy begin their quest for the 2026 FIFA championship with a qualifier against Erling Haaland and Norway on Friday in Oslo.