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Italy falls 2-0 to Belgium in Nations League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Italy falls 2-0 to Belgium in Nations League clash

Summary

Italy faced Belgium in a Nations League match on September 25, 2026, suffering a 2-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico. After a shaky start characterized by nervous play, Italy showed resilience but failed to score. Dino Zoff, the 1982 World Cup-winning captain, expressed concern over the squad's performance, particularly in their attacking play. Zoff believes the team has potential for improvement as they face three more matches within ten days, starting against Turkiye. He emphasized the need for hard work to address current issues ahead of the upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Italy loses 2-0 to Belgium in Nations League on September 25.
•Dino Zoff criticizes the team's early nerves and lack of attacking quality.
•Italy has three Nations League matches scheduled in the next ten days.
•Next match for Italy is against Turkiye.

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Dino Zoff was not encouraged by what he saw at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening, but the 1982 World Cup-winning captain believes there is only one direction available to Roberto Mancini’s Italy...
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