Italy beat Turkiye 3-1 in Nations League
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Italy defeated Turkiye 3-1 in a UEFA Nations League fixture, extending their positive run in the competition.
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Attributed to original sourceWatch the highlights as Italy beat Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye 3-1 in the Nations League with Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori and Pio Esposito on target.
The Azzurri concluded this long break for international duty with their fourth match in 11 days, having lost to Belgium, won 4-1 in Turkiye and held France to a 1-1 draw in Paris.
Scamacca had not scored for his country in three years , but reacted quickly to a lucky ricochet in order to smash the volley in off the underside of the crossbar and break the deadlock.
BOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy makes a save during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Türkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 05, 2026 in Bologna. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Gianluigi Donnarumma was forced into some tricky saves before Aral Simsir tapped in a well-worked team move for the equaliser.
However, Arsenal defender Calafiori got his first senior Nazionale goal, and fellow substitute Pio Esposito completed the rout with his second goal of this Nations League group.
BOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy scores his team’s second goal past Ugurcan Cakir of Turkiye during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Türkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 05, 2026 in Bologna. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) As France defeated Belgium, this result moves Roberto Mancini’s side into second place in Group A1.
Italy 3-1 Turkiye highlights
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What happened
Italy secured a 3-1 victory over Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League, a result that strengthens their position in the group standings. The match produced several notable moments captured in the highlights reel, with Italy's attacking play proving too much for the visitors. For Turkiye, the defeat adds pressure ahead of their remaining fixtures, while Italy continue to build momentum under their current setup.
Chance analysis
A home win over Turkiye reinforces Italy's authority in this Nations League group and provides a platform of confidence heading into subsequent matches. For a side looking to fine-tune combinations and competitive rhythm between major tournaments, a 3-1 margin offers both goals and questions to dissect. Turkiye, meanwhile, will need to reset quickly, as a result like this one away from home can weigh on morale and expose structural issues ahead of tougher tests.
Italy gain a confidence-boosting win and group-stage momentum; Turkiye leave with a defeat that highlights defensive vulnerabilities and dents morale.