Italy, Gattuso speaks after the draw: "Respect for all, fear of none" | OneFootball

The group stage draws for the 2026 World Cup in America, Mexico, and Canada have concluded at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington. The ceremony was also attended by the Italian national team coach, Gattuso, who spoke about the March playoffs.

Italy, Gattuso: “We must do everything we can to make it to the World Cup”

The coach of Italy, Gennaro Gattuso, was present during the group stage draws at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington. The former Napoli and Milan manager spoke at the end of the draw, which could see Italy face Switzerland, Canada, and Qatar as possible opponents, should they qualify. He focused on the importance of qualification for Italy, which has missed out on the last two consecutive World Cup tournaments.

Here are Gattuso’s words:

“In the last two editions, we haven’t gone to the World Cup, so we will definitely be under a lot of pressure. Respect everyone, fear no one. We know we have a semifinal, it’s played over 90 minutes. We hope to be ready. Securing qualification in March will be fundamental for our football, for our system. A few years ago, it was unthinkable not to see Italy in the final stage of a World Cup for two editions in a row. We have a great responsibility, we must do everything we can to play in this.”

Raffaele Morra

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