Following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in March 2026 after Italy's World Cup play-off elimination to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the FIGC has yet to name a permanent successor. Silvio Baldini has served as caretaker. Newly elected FIGC president Giovanni Malagò has indicated a permanent appointment is a priority, expected ahead of September's Nations League fixtures against Belgium and Turkey. Resolves upon official FIGC confirmation of a permanent head coach appointment. Caretaker or interim roles do not count toward resolution.