Gattuso has unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming World Cup play-off campaign. Football Gazette reported this announcement on March 20, 2026, at 14:33. Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso has formally announced the squad set to compete in the qualifying matches.
Italy will face Northern Ireland in Bergamo on March 26th. Should Italy secure their place, they will then contest the winner of Wales and Bosnia & Herzegovina away. Gattuso has deliberately avoided significant experimentation with the team.
The return of Federico Chiesa is a particularly notable inclusion. This provides Italy with a valuable opportunity to reach the World Cup for the first time in twelve years, a feat they desperately desire. Avoiding a third consecutive failure to qualify is also a key objective.
The finalized Italy roster comprises a strong group of goalkeepers: Elia Caprile of Cagliari, Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta, Gianluigi Donnarumma playing for Manchester City, and Alex Meret representing Napoli. Defenders selected include Alessandro Bastoni, playing for Inter. The focus remains on building a competitive team of players ready to achieve success.
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Gattuso has revealed the players chosen for the World Cup qualifying matches. The Football Gazette published this announcement on March 20, 2026, at 14:33. Italian national team manager Gennaro Gattus
Gattuso has revealed the roster chosen for the World Cup qualifying matches. This announcement was published by the Football Gazette on March 20, 2026, at 14:33. Italian national team manager Gennaro