Another 2026 World Cup qualifier was played.

In Group I, Israel hosted Italy in Hungary. Gennaro Gattuso’s side scored five goals but only narrowly secured the win.

Group I result
Israel – Italy 4–5
Goals: Locatelli, 16 (own goal), Peretz, 52, 89, Bastoni, 87 (own goal) – Kean, 40, 54, Politano, 59, Raspadori, 81, Tonali, 90+1