Gianluigi Donnarumma admitted to experiencing enormous sadness after Italy failed to reach the 2026 World Cup. The Italy captain stated he cried following the disappointment, according to Reuters. Italy missed a second consecutive tournament after a qualifying campaign that ended in heartbreak for the European champions.
The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper remains committed to the national side and intends to lead a restoration of their former status. Donnarumma apologised to supporters for the result but insisted the squad possesses the quality to recover, per Sky Sports. He emphasised the need for collective responsibility among the players during this transition period.
Italy must now wait until the next European Championship cycle to compete in a major international tournament. Donnarumma has earned 80 caps for his country and was a central figure in their Euro 2020 victory. The 27-year-old remains the designated captain under the current management structure. National team staff have not yet confirmed any changes to the squad for upcoming friendly fixtures.
