Overview

• Italy’s goals came from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Pio Esposito, with Estonia scoring after a late Donnarumma error.
• Kean exited with a right-ankle issue that will be evaluated, and Alessandro Bastoni will miss Israel through suspension.
• Norway crushed Israel 5-0 behind an Erling Haaland hat-trick, widening the points and goal-difference gap and leaving direct qualification for Italy highly unlikely.
• A draw against Israel in Udine would mathematically secure second place in Group I for Italy.
• The European playoffs feature single-match semifinals and finals in late March 2026, with Italy projected to host its semifinal based on FIFA ranking.