Roberto Mancini will lead the Italy national team, and Claudio Ranieri has been appointed technical director, concluding more than two weeks of turmoil for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Two officials from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, met directly to persuade coach Pep Guardiola to lead the national team.
Shakira's performance at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony marks her fourth appearance at the planet's biggest football event in the past 20 years, while Italy has participated in only three.
