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Belgium names squad featuring six Serie A players for Nations League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Belgium names squad featuring six Serie A players for Nations League clash

Summary

New Belgium coach Mark van Bommel has announced his squad for the Nations League matches against Italy and others. The Red Devils will face Italy on September 25 in their first encounter of the tournament, part of Group A which also includes France and Turkiye. Van Bommel, who succeeded Rudi Garcia this summer, has included six Serie A players: Koni De Winter, Arthur Theate, Kevin De Bruyne, Mandela Keita, Charles De Ketelaere, and Diego Moreira. Belgium will host France on September 28 and play Turkiye on October 2, with their group concluding on November 12 and 15 against Turkiye and Italy, respectively.

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By the Numbers

•Belgium to debut under coach Mark van Bommel against Italy on September 25.
•Squad includes six players from Serie A teams.
•Next matches against France and Turkiye follow the Italy game.
•Group A also features France and Turkiye alongside Belgium and Italy.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against Italy

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New coach Mark van Bommel has named his Belgium squad for the Nations League, including against Italy, with six Serie A players.The Red Devils are in Nations League Group A along with Italy, France an...
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