01.04.2026 01:52
Our national team's Italian coach Vincenzo Montella received the news that his country Italy was eliminated by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties as he arrived in the interview area after the 1-0 victory against Kosovo. The experienced coach, whose happiness briefly faded from his face, did not comment on Italy's elimination.
Our National Football Team's coach Vincenzo Montella experienced an emotional irony during the match where they defeated Kosovo 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off final, securing a ticket to the World Cup. As the Italian coach celebrated our team's victory, he was shaken by the news of elimination from his own country as he entered the interview area.
MONTELLA LEARNED ABOUT ITALY'S ELIMINATION LIVE ON AIR
With the final whistle of the match, Vincenzo Montella, who appeared to be quite pleased, headed towards the mixed zone to make statements to the broadcasting organization. However, at that moment, the news he received from the officials around him wiped the smile off the experienced coach's face. Montella's country, Italy, was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a match that ended in a draw after regular time and extra time, resulting in a penalty shootout. It was observed that the smile on Montella's face, who came to share the success of his team, briefly disappeared. The experienced coach did not comment on Italy's elimination.
''EVEN IF WE DON'T QUALIFY, ALL RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE MINE''
On the other hand, Vincenzo Montella, who commented on the match for the broadcasting organization, said, "I told the kids before the match, they did everything they could. Even if we don't qualify, all responsibility will be mine. They achieved everything. Now we will continue on a beautiful path together."
''WE HAVE REACHED OUR DREAMS, WE ARE HAPPY''
Responding to a question about the World Cup, Vincenzo Montella said, "Everyone who does this profession always desires the World Cup. We talked about this with the whole team. We have reached our dreams, we are happy. It's an incredible feeling, it's beyond words. The World Cup is the pinnacle in this profession. It will be wonderful to share and experience it. All the staff, the management... Everyone contributed incredibly. Thank you all."