A month ago, Gianluigi Donnarumma conceded four goals against Israel in a topsy-turvy 2026 World Cup qualifying match that was still miraculously won by Italy in Debrecen (4-5). This Saturday, the person concerned was back in the Nazionale jersey. And he hasn't really caught up.
In Estonia, on the pitch in Tallinn, the Azzurri certainly won thanks to Kean (4e), Retegui (38e) and Esposito (74e). But Donnarumma gave in to him. By conceding a goal on the only opposing shot he had to take. An attempt that he himself provoked by missing a seemingly innocuous ball.
Italy far from qualified
On the lookout, Sappinen was able to save the honor of his family. And put a blow to the morale of Italians who, despite this success, are still far from the United States, Mexico and Canada. Although one match late, the Transalpines remain six points behind the leading Norwegians this evening and are largely dominant today against Israel (5-0).
On Tuesday, Italy will be able to come back to three points from direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the event of victory over the Hebrew state. Easier said than done given the excitement of the selection led by Gennaro Gattuso. Everything is likely to be decided on November 16 in Milan against the Norwegians. Scandinavians who took a clear lead last June by winning 3-0 the first leg between the two nations. All with a generally favorable goal difference (+26 against +7).
