A notorious Italian pitch invader, Mario Ferri, struck again during the World Cup qualifier between Italy and Estonia in Tallinn on Saturday evening, entering the field of play with a message of

Estonia has temporarily closed a road that passes through Russian territory after reports of Russian soldiers standing there.

Estonia has been on alert for Russian border incursions after three Russian fighter aircraft entered its airspace without permission last month and stayed there for 12 minutes.

EADaily, October 12th, 2025. The Saatse boot is a small section of Russian territory that cuts into Estonia. There is a road through it, and Russia allows you to drive along it without border control,

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.

Estonia face Italy in a Matchday 7 clash of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live through several TV and streaming platforms.

Three armed Russian MiG-31 jets entered Estonian territory, prompting U.N. Security Council emergency meeting and U.S. commitment to NATO Article 5 defense.

Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace Friday in a move the Baltic nation called "unprecedentedly brazen" and that appears to be the latest test of NATO's defenses by the Kremlin's forces. NATO aircraft intercepted the jets, the military alliance's spokesperson Allison Hart said on X.

Beaten by Italy at the weekend, the hosts have a three-point lead over their visitors following a 3-2 win in an eventful reverse fixture. When Estonia visited Moldova in March, the pair played out a lively five-goal contest, with an early red card restricting the home side's chance of success in Chisinau.

Europe’s top human rights court upheld Estonia’s online sting against a writer who thought he was chatting with a 12-year-old girl, ruling the operation didn’t amount to entrapment and setting a new benchmark for policing crimes that unfold entirely on the internet.

Estonia and Italy face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Estonia vs Italy and odds. As of October 11, Italy is favored to win the match. Check out the latest odds.