Result Italy vs Belgium, Friday 25 September 2026, UEFA Nations League
Matchday 1
Italy takes on Belgium this Friday, September 25, 2026, at Rome’s iconic Olimpico di Roma Stadium. This is a special occasion as the Azzurri celebrate their 900th match in history. Before the action kicks off, the team will pay tribute to legendary figures Sandro Mazzola and Franco Baresi. Roberto Mancini, back for his second stint as Italy’s Head Coach, will lead the squad into battle.
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Mancini’s Return: The Sequel. His last official match was on June 18, 2023, and now, 1195 days later, Roberto Mancini is back on the Italy bench. The coach will lead the Azzurri in their Nations League debut against Belgium’s new squad under Van Bommel, in the opening match of Group A1, which also features Zidane’s France and Montella’s Turkey.
🇮🇹👉 Italy 0 – 1 Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgium struck early with a stunning goal in the 20th minute! Mika Godts found the back of the net for @BelRedDevils, firing a right-footed strike from inside the box that sailed into the bottom left corner. The assist came from @en_sscnapoli’s Kevin De Bruyne, who set up the chance perfectly after a swift counterattack. Things are already looking challenging for Italy as they face an uphill battle at the Olimpico…
Moise Kean in action against Belgium
Get ready for an exciting showdown! The Olimpico di Roma Stadium is all set to host the thrilling Italy vs Belgium match!
The Italian squad is making their way into the iconic Olimpico di Roma Stadium.
Italy’s official starting lineup against Belgium
Italy – Belgium
Friday, 25 September 2026
Olimpico di Roma Stadium
Rome, Italy
20:45
Referee: Daniel Siebert GER
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Seidel GER
Assistant Referee 2: Rafael Foltyn GER
Fourth Official: Sascha Stegemann GER
VAR: Bastian Dankert GER
AVAR: Pascal Müller GER
Referee Observer: Hugh Dallas SCO
⚽️ Goals:
🟨 Yellow Cards:
✅ Official lineups – Tabellino:
Lineup ITALIA (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Coppola, Calafiori; Tonali, Romano, Barella; Kean, Esposito, Cambiaghi.
Subs: Carnesecchi, Vicario, Kayode, Ahanor, Scalvini, Frattesi, Doumbia, Mandragora, Raspadori, Scamacca, Zoma, Maldini.
Head Coach: Roberto Mancini
Lineup BELGIUM (4-3-3): Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Raskin, De Bruyne; Moreira, De Ketelaere, Godts.
Subs: Vandervoordt, De Busser, Seys, Debast, Theate, Vanaken, Lukebakio, Lavia, Keita, Fernandez-Pardo, Openda, Lukaku.
Head Coach: Van Bommel