At 27, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has yet to play in a FIFA World Cup with Italy’s senior national team.
The last time Italy appeared in the tournament was in 2014, when legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon guarded the posts.
Since then, the Azzurri have missed two consecutive World Cups, leaving Donnarumma without the opportunity to perform on football’s biggest stage.
Today presents a crucial moment for the Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper, as he has the chance to help Italy secure qualification for the next World Cup.
Achieving this would finally allow him to experience the pride and responsibility every goalkeeper dreams of representing their country on the world stage.