Another key match took place in the 8th round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Italy, playing at the Friuli Stadium, defeated Israel 3-0 with a brace from Retegui and a goal from Gianluca Mancini.

In the 6th minute, Italy attacked from the left, but Retegui shot directly at the goal from the penalty area, but it went wide. In the 11th minute, Cambiasso got the ball, broke through the defense, and shot from the top of the penalty area, but it went wide.

In the 18th minute, Israel seized possession and launched an attack. Halali crossed from the right into the penalty area, and Gluch stepped up to shoot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 27th minute, Manol Solomon received a pass from Ty Baribeau in the penalty area and volleyed the ball, but it was blocked by Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 34th minute, Locatelli passed the ball from the center, and Tonali took it and fired a long shot, but the ball was saved by Israeli goalkeeper Glazer. In the 45th minute, Retgui was kicked by Israeli defender Baltaksar while trying to receive the ball, and the referee awarded Italy a penalty kick. Retgui then scored from the penalty spot, giving Italy a 1-0 lead.

At the start of the second half, Italy replaced Raspadori with Pio Esposito. In the 54th minute, Italy built up an attack in the penalty area, and Barella volleyed the ball, but it went wide. In the 61st minute, Italy made a pass error, and Gluch received the ball and volleyed it, but Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma immediately fell to the ground to save it.

In the 65th minute, Pio Esposito passed the ball to Cambiasso who volleyed the ball into the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside. In the 73rd minute, Retegui won the ball and shot from outside the penalty area to help Italy continue to lead Israel 2-0.

In the 83rd minute, Israeli goalkeeper Glazer made a mistake when passing the ball. Retegui intercepted the ball and passed it horizontally, but Pio Esposito's shot was too straight and the ball was directly taken by Glazer.

In the second half stoppage time, Italy's corner kick was cleared, Dimarco got the ball and passed it in front of the goal, then Gianluca Mancini jumped up and headed the ball into the goal, helping Italy extend its lead to 3-0.

In the end, Italy defeated Israel 3-0 at home and achieved five consecutive victories.