Italy defeated Estonia 3-1 in the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers, thanks to goals from Kean, Retegui, and Pio Esposito. Pio Esposito, who scored for the Italian national team for the first time, expressed his gratitude to the team and his teammates for their support, and vowed to continue to be strict with himself.

In the 4th minute, Dimarco's cross was met by Keane who scored from the penalty area, giving Italy the lead 1-0. In the 38th minute, Dimarco's cross was cleared, and Orsolini passed the ball back to Retgui, who seized the opportunity and shot in, helping Italy continue to lead Estonia 2-0.

In the 74th minute, Spinazzola received a pass from Tonali and then crossed it to Pio Esposito, who shot low from the penalty area to help Italy extend its lead to 3-0. In the 76th minute, Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma dropped the ball while trying to save it, and then Sapinen volleyed it in, helping Estonia to equalize the game 1-3.

In the end, Italy defeated Estonia 3-1 away and achieved four consecutive victories.

Pio Esposito, who plays for Inter Milan, said, "I want to thank the team and the coach for accepting me. The atmosphere in the team is very good, which makes it easier for each of us to play. I am of course very happy, but the credit belongs to my teammates. They gave me the opportunity to perform well."

"When there are two strikers on the field, the most important thing is to put your ego aside so that you can cooperate better. It doesn't matter who scores the goal, the key is to win the game as a team."

Talking about the feeling of scoring for the senior Italian national team for the first time, Pio Esposito shared, "I'm really moved. It's almost too hard to fully digest. Everything happened so quickly, but this has to be the starting point. I'm a person who sets high standards for myself and doesn't like to rest on my laurels. I dedicate this goal to my family, who have always supported me and helped me get to where I am today."

"We can't look back, we have to focus on the next game and do our best, and that's all we can do now."