The head of the Italian national team delegation, Gianluigi Buffon, shared his thoughts after the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina (1:1, penalties — 1:4) in the play-off final of the 2026 World Cup. This defeat ended with Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row.
After the match, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, announced that he had asked Gennaro Gattuso and Buffon to stay in the team. Buffon, in turn, stressed that the current situation is very delicate and requires careful consideration to resolve.
"The current stage is very delicate. We need time to assess the situation objectively and correctly, together with the ministry and the federation. The season ends in June, so staying until then would be a fair decision for the federation, the president and all those who trust us," said Buffon.
He believes that if there is a positive change and development in the team's game, it will be very gratifying. But the main goal was to qualify for the World Cup and it is really painful to lose this opportunity.
Buffon stressed that it is necessary to analyze the situation in depth in order to make a clear and adequate decision, and said that he will remain in his current position until June and then determine his next plans.
The attention of Italian fans and the football world is now focused on the national team's next moves.
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