Gianluigi Donnarumma expresses heartbreak as Italy misses 2026 World Cup

Rome. Italian national football team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed his anguish on social media after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Italy has been denied a World Cup spot for the third consecutive time after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout during the play-off final.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper stated that he wept after failing to lead Italy to a deserving position and that all team members are in deep mourning. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regulation time, after which Italy was stunned 4-1 in the penalty shootout.