Italy national football team coaching appointment

On 23 July 2026 former World Cup winner Marco Tardelli called for Italy to hire Silvio Baldini as the senior side’s head coach, criticizing the current arrangement and noting Pep Guardiola’s refusal of the role. The same report highlighted Spain’s recent World Cup triumph, but the focus on Italy’s coaching debate set the stage for the later development.

Five days later, on 28 July 2026 the Italian federation announced that the appointment of a new national‑team head coach would be made live on television, following recent changes in the coaching staff. The decision was presented as a key step toward preparing the squad for upcoming international competitions.

Together, the snapshots trace the evolution from public commentary on the ideal candidate to the formal selection process for Italy’s national football team manager.