The Iranian national team is seriously considering the matter of a head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup. According to various sources, the possibility of entrusting the team to an experienced foreign specialist is on the agenda.
According to Italian publication Footmercato, the 66-year-old renowned coach Luciano Spalletti could become one of the main candidates for the Iranian national team head coach position. According to reports, the Italian specialist's agents officially offered his services to the Iranian Football Federation.
Spalletti left the Italian national team in June of this year after their defeat to Norway in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nevertheless, the experienced coach wants to participate in the upcoming World Cup and make his mark.
According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, the team's current head coach, Amir Ghalenoyi, may have a falling out. The unsatisfactory results recorded in recent matches and the quality of play on the field are being harshly criticized in the mass media. Fans are also demanding that a foreign coach with experience lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup.
As a reminder, Spalletti led Napoli to the Serie A title after a 33-year hiatus in 2023, earning him considerable recognition. After that, he became the head coach of the Italian national team.
Now, the Italian specialist's name is being seriously linked to the Iranian national team, and important decisions are expected to be made in the coming days.
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