Italy’s head coach Gennaro Gattuso has reacted after his team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The team lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a tense playoff decided by penalties after extra time.

Despite a strong performance and early lead, Italy could not hold on and missed key chances during the shootout.

Gattuso praised his players, saying they showed great effort, determination, and passion throughout the match.

He expressed deep disappointment, noting how painful it was to fall short of World Cup qualification.

The coach also said the focus now should be on learning from the result and rebuilding for the future.