Rome, June 21 (LaPresse) – Exactly one year later, Udine will once again host Italy vs. Israel. On October 14, 2024, at the Stadio Friuli, the Italian national team defeated Israel 4–1 (with a brace from Di Lorenzo and goals from Retegui and Frattesi) in the fourth matchday of UEFA Nations League Group 2, League A.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (8:45 PM) – thanks to the collaboration with Udinese Calcio – history will repeat itself, this time as part of Group I of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Italy will resume its qualifying campaign on September 5 and 8, facing Estonia in Bergamo and Israel on neutral ground in Debrecen. One month later, they will meet both opponents again: on October 11, the Azzurri will play in Tallinn, and on October 14, they will host the rematch with Israel in Udine.
Italy has played 10 matches in Udine, remaining unbeaten with 8 wins and 2 draws (21 goals scored, 3 conceded).
Upcoming World Cup Group I qualifiers for Italy:
September 5 (8:45 PM): Italy vs. Estonia, Stadio di Bergamo (Bergamo)
September 8 (8:45 PM): Israel vs. Italy, Nagyerdei Stadion (Debrecen)
October 11 (8:45 PM): Estonia vs. Italy, A. Le Coq Arena (Tallinn)
October 14 (8:45 PM): Italy vs. Israel, Stadio Friuli (Udine)
November 13 (8:45 PM): Moldova vs. Italy
November 16 (8:45 PM): Italy vs. Norway