
Italy
2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA2025 Schedule



















Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso said he may have to live in exile if the Azzurri do not qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.

Italy haven't been to the World Cup since 2014, which is why their road through qualification has felt especially stressful. But Tuesday night's win over Israel is a welcome confidence boost.

Italy kept alive their faint hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup as they beat Israel 3-0 despite an underwhelming display in Udine.

Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Italy celebrated a fourth-straight World Cup qualifying win with a comfortable 3-1 Group I victory over Estonia in Tallinn.

Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the stadium than fans inside.

Facing growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday the governing body must promote peace and unity and could not solve political issues.

Teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni has pledged to return as soon as possible after his Liverpool debut ended in him being carried off on a stretcher.

After just two games in charge of Italy, one thing is for certain: Rino Gattuso's Azzurri will be wild, must-see viewing.
WCQ - UEFA Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Norway | 6 | +26 | 18 |
2 | Italy | 6 | +10 | 15 |
3 | Israel | 7 | -4 | 9 |
4 | Estonia | 7 | -10 | 4 |
5 | Moldova | 6 | -22 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mateo Retegui | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
Giacomo Raspad.. | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Sandro Tonali | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mateo Retegui | 4 | 6 | 5 | |
Federico Dimar.. | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
Giacomo Raspad.. | 2 | 6 | 3 |