US EditionItaly Avoid Disaster, Kosovo Win In World Cup Qualifying
Italy's 5-4 win over Israel boosts their World Cup qualifying hopes under new manager Gennaro Gattuso; Kosovo secured their second-ever qualifier victory by beating Sweden 2-0.
- On Monday in Hungary, Italy national team beat Israel national team 5-4 in a nine-goal World Cup qualifier, with Gennaro Gattuso, Italy manager, praising the team's fighting spirit but warning of defensive fragility.
- Chasing a spot in next year's finals, Italy national team aim to qualify after missing the last two tournaments, with Group I's winner advancing directly and runner-up entering playoffs.
- Amid several lead changes, Italy twice conceded own goals, with Manuel Locatelli's in the 16th minute and Alessandro Bastoni’s after 87 minutes, while Moise Kean scored twice.
- The victory lifted Italy national team to second in Group I with nine points, overtaking Israel national team on goal difference but trailing Norway national team by three points.
- Kosovo stunned Sweden in Pristina with goals by Elvis Rexhbecaj and Vedat Muriqi, despite Alexander Isak's return; Jon Dahl Tomasson said, `He had no pre-season with the team and of course no playing time`.
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A crazy Italy, as Sincerit Gattuso says, clings to the World hope with a victory full of 5-4 chills to Israel in the challenge of polemics, on the neutral of...
Italy Avoid Disaster, Kosovo Win In World Cup Qualifying
Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.
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