Italy
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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![Italy squad update before Belgium opener]()
Italy squad update before Belgium opener
Italy have reshaped their Nations League squad before Belgium, with Federico Dimarco and Bryan Cristante out and Matteo Ruggeri plus Samuele Ricci called up.
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![Italy vs France preview after the Türkiye win]()
Italy vs France preview after the Türkiye win
Italy return to Coverciano after a 4-1 win over Türkiye and face France on Friday 2 October at 20.45 with selection calls to make.
Monday, 28 September 2026
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![Türkiye vs Italy: Kayode, Frattesi and Pio Esposito lead the way in Bursa]()
Türkiye vs Italy: Kayode, Frattesi and Pio Esposito lead the way in Bursa
Italy beat Türkiye 4-1 in Bursa as Kayode, Frattesi and Francesco Pio Esposito posted standout ratings and Bastoni scored the opener.
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![Italy's new-look attack overwhelms Türkiye in 4-1 Nations League win]()
Italy's new-look attack overwhelms Türkiye in 4-1 Nations League win
Italy vs Türkiye finished 4-1 after Italy raced 3-0 up by the 27th minute. Michael Kayode scored on debut, Pio Esposito had a goal and assist.
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![Esposito brothers make Italy history against Türkiye]()
Esposito brothers make Italy history against Türkiye
Pio and Sebastiano Esposito are the fourth brothers to play together for Italy, with Pio in strong form and history stretching back to 1915.
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![Türkiye vs Italy line-ups: eight changes and two senior debuts for the Azzurri]()
Türkiye vs Italy line-ups: eight changes and two senior debuts for the Azzurri
Italy make eight changes and hand senior debuts to Matteo Ruggeri and Michael Kayode, while Türkiye miss Kenan Yildiz and Hakan Calhanoglu in Bursa.
Friday, 25 September 2026
Thursday, 24 September 2026
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![Italy vs Belgium preview: Kayode, Kean and Pio Esposito drive the selection talk]()
Italy vs Belgium preview: Kayode, Kean and Pio Esposito drive the selection talk
Italy’s Nations League opener against Belgium is shaped by selection calls: Kayode’s debut hopes, Kean and Pio Esposito’s attacking options, and Belgium’s
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![Gianluigi Donnarumma says Italy's World Cup wound is still too raw]()
Gianluigi Donnarumma says Italy's World Cup wound is still too raw
Gianluigi Donnarumma says Italy have barely discussed their World Cup collapse because the pain is still too great, while backing Roberto Mancini's return.
Friday, 18 September 2026
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![Italy squad reset is framed by Donnarumma’s Wembley memory]()
Italy squad reset is framed by Donnarumma’s Wembley memory
Donnarumma’s Wembley memory and Italy’s 34-man squad show Roberto Mancini’s second spell after his July return, with nine new faces and six Euro 2020 survivors.
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![Italy squad shake-up as Mancini calls up nine new faces for Nations League games]()
Italy squad shake-up as Mancini calls up nine new faces for Nations League games
Roberto Mancini has named a 34-man Italy squad for the Nations League, with nine new faces and four matches in 11 days.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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![Italy turn back to Roberto Mancini as Giovanni Malagò explains the reset]()
Italy turn back to Roberto Mancini as Giovanni Malagò explains the reset
Italy manager Roberto Mancini is back, with Claudio Ranieri added as technical director after Giovanni Malagò pushed a fast FIGC reset.
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![Italy's coach search unravels after Pirlo setback and Maldini exit]()
Italy's coach search unravels after Pirlo setback and Maldini exit
Andrea Pirlo is out of the Italy job, while Paolo Maldini and Leonardo lasted 16 days as FIGC's coach search slips deeper into chaos.
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Friday, 24 July 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Monday, 13 July 2026
Groups
Standings League A - Group A
Standings League A - Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 8 | WDWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 8 | DDWW |
| 3 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | DWLD |
| 4 (Qualification) |  Serbia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League A - Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 12 | WWWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  England | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 9 | WWWL |
| 3 (Qualification) |  Croatia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 3 | LLLW |
| 4 (Qualification) |  Czech Republic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League A - Group D
Standings League B - Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 | WWWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Slovenia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 | WLWD |
| 3 |  Scotland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 | LWLD |
| 4 (Relegation) |  FYR Macedonia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League B - Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Northern Ireland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 | DWDW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Hungary | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 | WWDL |
| 3 |  Ukraine | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 | LLDW |
| 4 (Relegation) |  Georgia | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | DLDL |
Standings League B - Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Austria | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 | DDWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Kosovo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 | DDLW |
| 3 |  Rep. Of Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 | DDWL |
| 4 (Relegation) |  Israel | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 | DDLL |
Standings League B - Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Sweden | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 | WDWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 | WDWD |
| 3 |  Poland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 4 | LWLD |
| 4 (Relegation) |  Romania | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League C - Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Albania | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 9 | WLWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Belarus | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 | WWDL |
| 3 |  Finland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 7 | LWDW |
| 4 |  San Marino | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -15 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League C - Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Montenegro | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 10 | DWWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cyprus | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 | WWDL |
| 3 |  Armenia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 | DLLW |
| 4 |  Latvia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 | LLDL |
Standings League C - Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Slovakia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 10 | WDWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Faroe Islands | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | DDDD |
| 3 |  Moldova | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 | LWDL |
| 4 |  Kazakhstan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | DLLD |
Standings League C - Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Iceland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 | DWWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Estonia | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 | DWDD |
| 3 |  Bulgaria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 | WLDL |
| 4 |  Luxembourg | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 | LLLW |
Standings League D - Group A
Standings League D - Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Azerbaijan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | WDD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Lithuania | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | LDW |
| 3 (Qualification) |  Liechtenstein | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | DL |