Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium

Italy gained momentum in the Nations League Group A1 standings as France secured victory in a late thriller in Belgium. The match saw Italy triumph over Turkey with a scoreline of 4-1, while France edged out Belgium 1-0. France's head coach, Zinedine Zidane, claimed his second win in charge of the national team. Despite Roberto Mancini's return to lead Italy, the team faced criticism after losing their opening match at home to Belgium.

Turkey struggled in the downpour at Bursa, failing to capitalize on numerous chances. Michael Olise secured a crucial goal for France in the 88th minute, putting his team ahead. Italy's persistence in the final moments led to their success, potentially alleviating pressure on Mancini while adding to the challenges faced by Montella, who previously led Turkey to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 but saw his team finish last in the World Cup group stage.

In the UEFA Nations League Group B, Sweden continued their winning streak, defeating Poland 3-1, while Bosnia and Herzegovina secured second place after defeating Romania 4-2.