Multiple outlets report that Italy is considering a coaching change after the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. According to the coverage, Pep Guardiola has turned down an offer to take charge of Italy, prompting the Italian federation to look for an alternative appointment. The reporting points to Andrea Pirlo as a leading candidate for the next manager role. The sources describe Pirlo as a “legendary” former player and link the prospective decision to Italy’s need for a new direction following the qualification setback. The articles emphasize the broader context of a national team in crisis after missing the tournament, rather than detailing specific contract terms or a formal timeline for the appointment. While the reports agree on the key sequence—Italy’s unsuccessful World Cup qualification, Guardiola declining the role, and Pirlo emerging as a prominent option—they do not provide additional confirmed information across all outlets about final negotiations, staffing decisions, or official federation announcements at the time of publication.