UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Mateo Retegui of Italy netted the second goal for his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Catch the highlights as Italy clinches a spot in the World Cup play-offs with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Israel, highlighted by a brace from Mateo Retegui, as Gianluigi Donnarumma made crucial saves.
The Azzurri secured second place in their group, trailing only behind dominant leaders Norway, marking the fourth consecutive win under the guidance of new coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Retegui redeemed himself for the previous week’s mistake against Estonia by converting a penalty and later seized the ball from a defender to curl a precise shot into the far top corner.
Goalkeeper Donnarumma was pivotal, making two key saves, while Gianluca Mancini capped the scoring in stoppage time with his first senior goal for the national team.
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Highlights: Italy 3-0 Israel