Italy missed out on a second consecutive World Cup finals, but coach Roberto Mancini hopes his side can bounce back and win the next tournament in 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Roberto Mancini Photo: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP / Profimedia

Mancini is confident in the future of the Italian national team

Roberto Mancini has announced that he has remained in charge of the first team for the revenge they hope to achieve at the next World Cup.

“We want to get to the next final tournament in four years and maybe win it. We stayed for the rematch, but it’s too early to think. We are also not underestimating Europe in 2024,” Mancini said, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

Italy missed the mark in Qatar after conceding a goal in the 92nd minute

Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after being beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia in the semi-finals of a qualifying play-off after Trajkovski scored in the second minute of extra time.