Estonia drew Italy 1-1 in World Cup qualifiers, denting Italy’s hopes. The team is led by the Estonian Football Association, with Lillek as home ground.
Italy's recent World Cup qualification match against Israel ended in a 4-4 draw, with Italy narrowly securing the points thanks to a late goal from Sandro Tonali. The game was marked by tactical errors and emotional moments, impacting Italy's chances of automatic qualification. The match also coincided with a national tragedy in Israel, adding emotional weight.