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Turkiye aims to carry momentum into Italy matchup after France defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Turkiye aims to carry momentum into Italy matchup after France defeat

Summary

Vincenzo Montella praised Turkiye's performance despite a 1-0 loss to France in the UEFA Nations League. The coach noted the team's spirit and opportunities during the game, particularly after Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal. Turkiye will face Italy on Monday, needing a strong showing to improve their standings. An important match for both teams follows their opening losses in the league.

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•Turkiye lost 1-0 to France on September 25, 2026.
•Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match.
•Urugcan Cakir received a red card and will be suspended against Italy.
•Montella emphasizes the need for the team's spirit in upcoming matches.
•Italy currently sits at the bottom of the group after losing to Belgium.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’

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Vincenzo Montella saw an ‘incredible performance’ from Turkiye in the 1-0 defeat to France, and wants to see the same ‘spirit’ when they play Italy on Monday in the Nations League.That will be...
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