Italy secured a comfortable 3-1 win against Estonia in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Tallinn. Goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito gave the Azzurri the victory, though they also missed a penalty and conceded late due to a goalkeeping error.
Match Highlights
- Kean opened the scoring early for Italy
- Retegui doubled the lead in the second half
- Esposito scored his first senior goal to make it 3-0
- Estonia pulled one back late after a mistake by Donnarumma
- Italy missed a penalty but controlled most of the match
Key Stats
- Possession: Italy 65% – Estonia 35%
- Shots on Target: Italy 8 – Estonia 2
- Corner Kicks: Italy 7 – Estonia 1
The win keeps Italy in second place in their qualifying group behind Norway. While automatic qualification looks unlikely, the Azzurri are on track for a playoff spot as they aim to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Manager Gennaro Gattuso was pleased with the performance, saying: “We created many chances and controlled the game. There are still areas to improve but this was a good step forward.”