Italy face Turkey in the Nations League today, Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, with kick-off at 7.45pm BST. It is the Azzurri's final international fixture of this three-week window and a chance to secure a second win under returning manager Roberto Mancini.
Mixed form under Mancini
Roberto Mancini's side have shown mixed form since the former Manchester City manager's return to the dugout. They lost 2-0 at home to Belgium on his second debut, before thrashing Turkey 4-1 in his second match back in charge. A 1-1 draw with France followed, and they now have a second crack at Turkey in Bologna.
That 4-1 victory in Bursa saw the Italians steam into a 3-0 lead, thanks to Alessandro Bastoni's early opener and Davide Frattesi doubling the advantage not long after. It was three within 27 minutes when Michael Kayode, the Brentford right-back, notched another, and Francesco Esposito rounded off the rout after Baris Yilmaz had ruined Gianluigi Donnarumma's clean sheet.
Recent results and how to watch
Against France, Bastoni was on the scoresheet again to cancel out Michael Olise's second-half opener, while Dayot Upamecano saw red for Zinedine Zidane's Bleus. Against Belgium, Italy were done on the counter, with Mark van Bommel's men having the minority of possession, but Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio scored the goals to give the Red Devils the win.
UK viewers can watch the game on Prime Video UK, the UK broadcaster for Nations League matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Each game costs £2.49, and coverage begins around 10 minutes before kick-off.
