Match report

Italy Secures 3-0 Victory Over Israel in World Cup Qualification

Italy
Italy
3–0
FT
Israel
Israel
Oct 14, 2025

Italy secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Israel in the World Cup Qualification match. M. Retegui and G. Mancini were the standout performers, scoring crucial goals that sealed the win for the Italian side. The victory further solidifies Italy's strong position in the qualification group, showcasing their dominance over the underdog Israeli team.

Key Facts

  • • Italy defeated Israel 3-0 in World Cup Qualification.
  • • M. Retegui scored two goals, including a penalty at the 45th minute.
  • • G. Mancini scored the third goal in the 90th minute.
  • • D. Biton from Israel received a yellow card at the 42nd minute.
  • • Italy made several substitutions, including G. Raspadori for F. Esposito.

Lineups

Italy

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 13 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 20 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 18 N. Barella (M)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 3 F. Dimarco (M)
  • 10 G. Raspadori (F)
  • 9 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Meret
  • 14 G. Vicario
  • 2 M. Gabbia
  • 4 L. Spinazzola
  • 6 D. Udogie
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 11 R. Piccoli
  • 15 F. Esposito
  • 16 B. Cristante
  • 17 D. Frattesi
  • 19 N. Cambiaghi
  • 21 D. Coppola

Israel

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 18 O. Glazer (G)
  • 2 E. Dasa (D)
  • 5 O. Blorian (D)
  • 4 M. Baltaxa (D)
  • 3 R. Revivo (D)
  • 20 D. Biton (M)
  • 15 E. Peretz (M)
  • 11 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 13 A. Khalaili (F)
  • 9 T. Baribo (F)
  • 10 M. Solomon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Peretz
  • 23 A. Tzur
  • 6 O. Gandelman
  • 7 Y. Shua
  • 8 E. Azoulay
  • 12 I. Noy
  • 14 G. Mizrahi
  • 16 M. Abu Fani
  • 17 D. Gropper
  • 19 D. Turgeman
  • 21 N. Stoioanov
  • 22 S. Turiel

Timeline

  1. Israel
    42' Israel Card · Yellow Card
    D. Biton

    Foul

  2. Italy
    45' Italy Goal · Penalty
    M. Retegui
  3. Italy
    46' Italy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Raspadori · On: F. Esposito
  4. Israel
    72' Israel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Baribo · On: D. Turgeman
  5. Israel
    73' Israel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Khalaili · On: S. Turiel
  6. Italy
    74' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui
  7. Israel
    75' Israel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Eliel Peretz · On: M. Abu Fani
  8. Italy
    85' Italy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: L. Spinazzola
  9. Italy
    86' Italy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Locatelli · On: B. Cristante
  10. Italy
    88' Italy Card · Yellow Card
    S. Tonali

    Foul

  11. Israel
    89' Israel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Solomon · On: Y. Shua
  12. Israel
    89' Israel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Dasa · On: Guy Mizrahi
  13. Italy
    90'+2 Italy subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Retegui · On: N. Cambiaghi
  14. Italy
    90'+3 Italy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tonali · On: R. Piccoli
  15. Italy
    90'+4 Italy Card · Yellow Card
    N. Barella

    Foul

  16. Italy
    90' Italy Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mancini · Assist: F. Dimarco

Match Stats

Stat Italy Israel
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 87% 88%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 477 443
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 3.26 0.42
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 415 392
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty goal by M. Retegui at the 45th minute set the tone for Italy's dominant performance.
  • ▸ Retegui's second goal in the 74th minute extended Italy's lead and effectively sealed the victory.