Denzel Dumfries reflects on Italy's absence from the World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Denzel Dumfries expressed sympathy for the Italian national team as they miss the ongoing World Cup in North America. Speaking after the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden, Dumfries acknowledged the disappointment felt by many in Italy, where friends of his are unable to support their national team. He emphasized the Netherlands' goal of showcasing their strength as they lead their group with four points. Dumfries confirmed he has yet to say goodbye to Inter Milan as he prepares for a move to Real Madrid.
- •Dumfries starts as right-back for the Netherlands.
- •Netherlands leads Group F with four points.
- •Italy missed the World Cup after losing to Bosnia in the playoffs.
- •Dumfries plans to properly say farewell to Inter Milan.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dumfries: ‘I love Italy, hard to see my friends at home for the World Cup’
"Denzel Dumfries expressed his sympathies with his the Italy national team and its supporters with no World Cup to participate in, but has insisted that this is ‘not the right time’ for him to say ...
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