The 2026 World Cup European qualifiers Group I ushered in the 7th round of competition. Italy, who played away, defeated Estonia 3-1 with goals from Kean, Retegui and Pio Esposito.

Three minutes into the match, Italy created an attacking opportunity when Raspadori volleyed the ball from the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein. In the seventh minute, Dimarco received a pass from Calafiori and then passed it diagonally to Keane, who then broke into the penalty area and shot in, overcoming the defense to put Italy ahead 1-0.

In the 15th minute, Keane fell to the ground and was injured while fighting for the ball. After he could not hold on, he was replaced by Pio Esposito. In the 23rd minute, Tonali took a corner kick and Raspadori headed the ball but it was cleared.

In the 26th minute, Estonia attempted a counterattack. Robby Salma's cross from the left was cleared, and Robert Sin's direct shot went wide. In the 28th minute, Retji was tripped by Estonian defender Kuks while trying to steal the ball. The referee showed Kuks a yellow card and awarded Italy a penalty. Retji's penalty kick was saved by Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein.

In the 38th minute, Dimarco's cross was cleared, and Orsolini passed the ball back from the penalty area. Retji seized the opportunity and shot in, giving Italy a 2-0 lead over Estonia. In the 41st minute, Estonian midfielder Palumetz was shown a yellow card for a foul.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Retji received the ball and fired a long shot from near the top of the penalty area, but it went over the post. Italy then continued to create attacking opportunities. Raspadori stopped the ball and volleyed it, but it was blocked by Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein. In the 62nd minute, Italy replaced Raspadori and Orsolini with Spinazzola and Cambiasso.

In the 71st minute, Spinazzola received the ball and entered the penalty area, but the ball was cleared and Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein immediately grabbed it. In the 74th minute, Spinazzola received a pass from Tonali and passed it to Pio Esposito in the penalty area, who scored with a low shot, helping Italy extend their lead to 3-0.

In the 76th minute, Markus Sonmec passed the ball from the left, but Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma dropped the ball, and Sapinen immediately volleyed it in, helping Estonia to tie the game 1-3. In the 88th minute, Italy got a free kick, and Dimarco took the penalty, but it was blocked by Estonian goalkeeper Karl Hein.

In the end, Italy defeated Estonia 3-1 away from home. After achieving four consecutive victories, Italy currently ranks second in the Group I standings with 12 points.