
Italy's World Cup Playoffs Hopes Soar with Key Win Over Israel
Published on: Oct. 15, 2025, 3:32 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Italy defeated Israel 3-0 in a crucial match on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Mancini. This victory secures Italy at least a World Cup playoff spot, with tensions highlighted by protests at a pro-Palestinian march. The team now turns its focus to upcoming matches against Moldova and Norway.