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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the 2026 World Cup qualifier, as Italy visit Estonia in Tallinn.
It kicks off at the Le Coq Arena at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
The Azzurri beat this side 5-0 in Bergamo last month on the debut of new coach Gennaro Gattuso, who is hoping to maintain his 100 per cent record.
Tonight’s match will be available to watch live in the UK and Ireland on Amazon Prime Video. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via DirecTV Stream, Sling TV and Tubi TV.
Francesco Pio Esposito is keeping his feet on the ground after his first senior Italy goal at the age of 20. ‘It all happened so fast, but it has to be a starting point. I don’t like to rest on my laurels.’
Click here for the Football Italia Player Ratings of Estonia 1-3 Italy.
Mateo Retegui insists the missed penalty will not put him off taking them again for Italy after the 3-1 victory in Estonia, especially as Erling Haaland had an even worse experience.
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Gennaro Gattuso insists ‘the important thing is to create chances’ after Italy beat Estonia 3-1, with his sights set firmly on the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
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At least there is some good news, as not since 1949 had an Italy coach overseen at least three goals in his first three games at the helm.
Italy dominated Estonia in Tallinn with Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito goals, but also missed a penalty and paid for a Gianluigi Donnarumma howler.
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Into 3 minutes of added time.
Dimarco decides to go straight for goal from that angle, which is audacious, but almost works, as Hien has to make a tough save under the bar!
Sinyaivskyi is booked for bringing down Cambiaso at the by-line.
Gattuso is screaming at his players non-stop on the touchline, he can sense they’re running out of steam and focus.
Cambiaso booked for kicking the ball away, which was a little harsh…
Shein off, Mustmaa on for Estonia.
Frattesi and Cristante on for Italy, Barella and Retegui off.
Oh Gigio Donnarumma, that is a howler….
Cross from the left looks harmless, until Donnarumma drops it and Sappinen says thanks very much mate, tapping in from four yards.
His first senior goal!
Spinazzola put in the cross low from the left and Pio Esposito was ready to drill in first-time off the outside of the right boot into the far bottom corner from 12 yards!
Alessandro Bastoni is booked and will be suspended for the game against Israel.
Spinazzola finds himself going clear on goal, but he hesitates and Peetson manages to close him down!
This is why Italy are resigned to the play-offs, Norway’s goal difference is simply beyond reach.
Another Italy opportunity is wasted, as Cambiaso has a go and scuffs the finish straight at the goalkeeper from a very promising position!
This is Spinazzola’s first Italy appearance since June 2023, so over two years.
Kuusk and Taam off for Estonia, Mets and Sappinen on.
Spinazzola and Cambiaso on, Orsolini and Raspadori off.
No surprise, as those were the two doubts going into this game for the starting XI.
Spinazzola and Cambiaso getting ready to come on.
Oh dear, Orsolini has a pop from distance and it flies into Row Z…
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