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Israel twice led in the World Cup qualifier in Hungary and equalized in the 89th minute, but Sandro Tonali's stoppage-time strike gave Italy a 5-4 win, leaving both sides level on points in Group 9 ■ Before kickoff, Italian fans turned their backs during the Israeli anthem in protest of the Gaza war
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Israel's national soccer team led twice, fell behind by two goals, pulled level in the 89th minute – but ultimately lost 5-4 to Italy on Monday in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match in Debrecen, Hungary.
