Matteis links Italy's World Cup absence to future planning
Marco Materazzi, the former Italian player, considered Italy's absence from the World Cup finals for the third time to reflect a crisis related to weak planning and sports infrastructure. He pointed out that Morocco presents a successful model in developing football through its significant investments in facilities and future planning. During his visit to the National Football Center in Rabat, which includes numerous pitches and hotels, Materazzi observed a clear strategic vision—unlike Italy, which lacks the necessary infrastructure. This comes at a time when the Italian national team is suffering from an absence from the World Cup despite the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams, while Morocco is achieving regional and international successes. The latest of these is winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with aspirations to reach the final for the first time in African and Arab history.
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