Italy
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Friday, 2 October 2026
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![France 1-1 Italy, Mancini sees progress]()
France 1-1 Italy, Mancini sees progress
Roberto Mancini said Italy's 1-1 draw in France was another step forward, with Bastoni's equaliser and a collective display at the Stade de France.
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![France vs Italy ratings: Donnarumma keeps Italy alive in Paris]()
France vs Italy ratings: Donnarumma keeps Italy alive in Paris
France vs Italy ratings: Gianluigi Donnarumma made 7 saves as Italy drew 1-1 in Paris, despite Michael Olise's goal and Upamecano's late red.
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![France vs Italy ends with Olise’s strike and a point each]()
France vs Italy ends with Olise’s strike and a point each
Michael Olise scored in the 55th minute, but Alessandro Bastoni levelled and Dayot Upamecano was sent off in France's 1-1 draw with Italy in Paris.
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![Italy active appearances still driven by the Euro 2020 core]()
Italy active appearances still driven by the Euro 2020 core
Italy's active appearance leaders are dominated by the 2021 European Championship core, with Gianluigi Donnarumma on 85 caps and Nicolò Barella on 71.
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![Zidane is turning France into a laboratory before Italy]()
Zidane is turning France into a laboratory before Italy
Zinedine Zidane has made France a tactical laboratory with nine changes across two wins, debutants in the lineup and new roles before Italy.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
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![Zinedine Zidane leans into France's positions-first approach before Italy]()
Zinedine Zidane leans into France's positions-first approach before Italy
Zinedine Zidane said France players should stay in their positions before the Italy game, while Doué's role and the 2006 memories came back up.
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![France vs Italy gives Zidane his first home test with France]()
France vs Italy gives Zidane his first home test with France
Manu Koné says Zinedine Zidane has brought freedom and confidence to France before their first home test against Italy at the Stade de France.
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
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 (Relegation) |  Serbia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 0 | LLLL |
Standings League A - Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  England | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 12 | WWWWL |
| 3 (Qualification) |  Croatia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -11 | 3 | LLLLW |
| 4 (Relegation) |  Czech Republic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 0 | LLLLL |
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 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Belarus | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 10 | WWWDL |
| 3 |  Finland | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 7 | LLWDW |
| 4 |  San Marino | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -17 | 0 | LLLLL |
Standings League C - Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Montenegro | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 13 | WDWWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cyprus | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 | DWWDL |
| 3 |  Armenia | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 | DDLLW |
| 4 |  Latvia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 | LLLDL |
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 |