Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Tuesday in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police.

Mateo Retegui’s brace proved decisive in Italy’s 3-0 win over Israel in Udine, securing a play-off place for the Azzurri and ending Israel’s hopes of World Cup qualification.Italy lacked

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police at the end of a march towards the Italy vs Israel match, with the police using water cannons and tear gas to try and disperse them.

Italy could face a punishment from FIFA after they booed the Israel national anthem before their World Cup qualifier.

Watch the highlights as Italy secure their World Cup play-off spot with a 3-0 victory over Israel, including a Mateo Retegui brace, but Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make two big saves.The Azzurri

Italy triumphed with a 3-0 victory, a crucial step toward qualifying for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, while Israel was knocked out of the race.

Israel lost hope of qualifying for next year’s soccer World Cup on Tuesday, after defeat to Italy in a game that took place without major incidents amid boos, protests and a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof.

Italy haven't been to the World Cup since 2014, which is why their road through qualification has felt especially stressful. But Tuesday night's win over Israel is a welcome confidence boost.