Insigne reveals 2026 World Cup goal after disastrous Toronto spell | OneFootball

Lorenzo Insigne does not see his disastrous spell with Toronto FC as the end of the road for his playing career.

The Italian believes there is more yet to accomplish, and is even aiming to play a role in helping his country qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Insigne scored just 15 goals in 66 MLS matches for Toronto, despite being one of the highest paid players in league history.

The former Napoli star was brought in along with compatriot Federico Bernardeschi to help catapult Toronto back into the upper echelon of MLS but the Canadian club failed to qualify for the playoffs in all three seasons the duo donned the red shirt together.

Toronto terminated the contracts of the two attackers earlier this month.

Yet Insigne says he still hopes to play a role in helping Italy qualify for the World Cup in 2026.

"I hope to return to play as soon as possible," Insigne said this week. "The goal is the 2026 World Cup.”

Insigne last featured for Italy in 2022, and it is unclear what his next move is following his TFC exit.

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