Italy beats Turkey 4-1; France scores late to win against Belgium

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Italy beats Turkey 4-1; France scores late to win against Belgium
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Italy secured a 4-1 victory over Turkey on September 28 in Bursa, improving their standing in Nations League Group A1. Roberto Mancini's team stormed to a three-goal lead before Turkey narrowed the gap briefly in the second half. Meanwhile, France earned a 1-0 win over Belgium, thanks to a late goal from Michael Olise, making it two wins from two matches in the tournament. The French, under coach Zinedine Zidane, sit atop their group, preparing for a match against Italy on Friday.

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  • •Italy wins 4-1 against Turkey in Bursa.
  • •Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi score for Italy.
  • •Michael Olise scores late for France in a 1-0 victory over Belgium.
  • •Zinedine Zidane earns his second win as France coach.
  • •France prepares to face Italy next on Friday.
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  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium
  • 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Late Olise goal gives France win over Belgium
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Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium on Monday.In League B, Sweden won for the second time in Group 4, beating Poland 3-1 in Solna.

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Michael Olise's superb late solo goal secures France victory over Belgium to make it two wins from two in the Nations League.

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