Donnarumma's confidence, Gattuso's fire: Italy's bold World Cup quest under a new era
Italy have won all four qualifiers under coach Gennaro Gattuso, collecting 12 points. Donnarumma believes the 2026 World Cup is within reach for this group. A 3-0 victory over Israel sealed a playoff spot, with Ritigi scoring twice and Mancini adding another. Teammates praise the coach's energy and the team’s growing unity, even as a setback against Norway reminds them to stay focused.