Italy plays host to Estonia at the historic Stadio di Bergamo in Rome on September 6, 2025, in a crucial Group B UEFA qualifying fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Italy vs Estonia European Qualifiers Qualifying round match with kickoff scheduled at 00:15 for Matchday 5. The Azzurri, with their proud World Cup legacy, are set to showcase their strength against an ambitious Estonia team eager to make a mark.
Italy enters the qualifiers as favorites, eager to build on their resurgence in recent international tournaments with a squad blending experienced stars and promising youngsters. Estonia, meanwhile, heads into the fixture hoping to secure valuable points and make their presence felt in the group.
Italy vs Estonia – FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Match, team news, H2H, lineups, and prediction
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Time: 20:45 CEST (18:45 UTC)
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification – UEFA Group B
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The iconic Stadio Olimpico in Rome sets the stage for Italy’s pursuit of another successful World Cup qualifying campaign as they host Estonia. With home advantage and a talented squad, Italy aims to assert its dominance early, while Estonia looks to challenge with resilience and tactical discipline.
Italy – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Switzerland | W 3-1 | WC Qual |
| Jun 6, 2025 | North Macedonia | W 2-0 | WC Qual |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Germany | D 1-1 | Friendly |
| Mar 22, 2025 | France | L 0-1 | Nations League |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Spain | D 2-2 | Nations League |
Estonia – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | Belarus | L 0-3 | WC Qual |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Cyprus | D 1-1 | Friendly |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Malta | W 2-0 | WC Qual |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Greece | L 0-2 | Nations League |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Kosovo | L 1-2 | Nations League |
Head to Head
Italy and Estonia have faced each other twice previously, with Italy winning both encounters comfortably.
| Matches Played | Italy Wins | Estonia Wins | Draws | Goals For Italy | Goals For Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Team News
Italy will be aiming to field a strong side featuring senior stars such as goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and striker Ciro Immobile. Midfield maestro Marco Verratti is expected to captain the side, continuing his pivotal role. Defender Alessandro Bastoni could return after a minor injury.
Estonia, under coach Thomas Häberli, may deploy a disciplined defensive approach, relying on goalkeeper Vladislav Krasnozhanov to keep Italy’s attackers at bay. Estonia’s key player, Konstantin Vassiljev, will look to orchestrate attacks and provide creativity.
Current Possible Starting Lineup
Italy Prediction XI
- Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Gatti, Bastoni, Dimarco; Barella, Locatelli, Tonali; Politano, Kean, Zaccagni
Estonia Prediction XI
- Hein; Tur, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Saliste; Shein, Soomets; Yakovlev, Kait, Sinyavskiy; Sappinen
Match Prediction
Italy is the obvious favorite due to its exceptional quality, extensive experience, and home advantage. They’re expected to dominate possession, create numerous chances, and secure an impressive win.
- Italy 4-0 Estonia
How to Watch Italy vs Estonia FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Match
- United Kingdom: ITV Sport / Sky Sports
- United States: ESPN / FOX Sports
- Europe: Local sports networks and UEFA.tv
- Italy: RAI Sport