Israel has been officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification following decisive defeats to Norway and Italy. After a 5-0 loss to Norway, hopes were dashed further by a 3-0 defeat against Italy on October 14, 2025, in Udine, a match marked by heightened security measures and protests. Italy’s victory was secured by two goals from Mateo Retegui and a late strike from Gianluca Mancini. This result mathematically confirms Israel’s exit from the competition, ending their chance to qualify for the upcoming World Cup.
