Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso made an emotional statement after defeating Israel (3:0) in qualifying for the World Cup 2026. Fakhivets said that he is ready to deprive his native land because his team is unable to make it to the World Cup.

" I already live far away, but I’m ready to go further. I’ve already said that this is true, this is true,” Gattuso said after the match.

The Italians are on pace to take 15 points after six rounds and have secured their place in the playoff selection. The fight for a direct ticket to the emergency situation is practically over - Norway is ahead of Italy by three points and may completely steal the goal difference.

" “Football has changed, and the Italian national team knows that you can’t underestimate anyone in live matches,” the coach said..

The team of Italy has already missed the World Championships for two years now – in 2018 and 2022. This qualification is a major moment for the Squadri Azzurri and especially for Gattuso.

“We work a lot, we sleep a little, but we don’t, because if I can overcome it, then I feel good about myself. I am guilty of the Federation, the President and Buffon. I didn’t realize that the team scored 16 goals, but that’s their merit. I have very little merit,” adding Vin.

The final matches of the group stage are scheduled for November in Italy against Moldova and Norway.