Italy and Belgium prepare for UEFA Nations League clash in Rome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Italy and Belgium are set to meet on Friday at the Stadio Olimpico to kick off their UEFA Nations League A campaigns. Italy faces challenges with Alessandro Bastoni suspended and late withdrawals of Federico Dimarco and Bryan Cristante due to injuries. Belgium manager Mark van Bommel will also navigate a depleted squad, missing key players including Thibaut Courtois and Jérémy Doku. Both teams will aim to establish momentum after disappointing results in recent international competitions.
- •Match date: Friday, 25th September
- •Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Roma
- •Italy's lineup changes include Diego Coppola and Francesco Pio Esposito
- •Belgium features Romelu Lukaku but will limit his playing time
- •Both teams aim to rebound from recent World Cup disappointments
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Italy vs Belgium – Match preview and team news
"Italy will kick off their UEFA Nations League A campaign against another European giant, Belgium, on Friday at the Stadio Olimpico as both teams will start their journey after the World Cup under thei...
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