The Azzurrini return to the Giovanni Cornacchia Stadium four years after they last played there, in a friendly against England. Sitting second in the group behind Poland, they will be aiming to overturn the standings and secure direct qualification for Albania and Serbia 2027. Before that, Baldini's side will travel to Armenia on 1 October

The new Technical Director and President of Club Italia is ready to help the Azzurri: “There’s lots to do and work on. I want to study and understand where I can make an impact” 

The Head Coach spoke to journalists alongside Ranieiri and the Federal President Malagò 

The presentation of the new Italy Head Coach and the new President and Technical Director of Club Italia will take place tomorrow in the press conference room at the FIGC headquarters on Via Po 36

The Head Coach, accompanied by assistant coach Viviana Schiavi, will watch Bay FC vs Gotham FC before travelling to Houston and Washington to meet Lisa Boattin, Sofia Cantore and Lucia Di Guglielmo.

Mancini and Ranieri will be presented to the media tomorrow at 18:20 CEST. Having already led the Azzurri from 2018 to 2023, Mancini returns to the Italy touchlines after victory at UEFA EURO 2020.