Nations League: Zidane in Brussels chases second win, Italy visit Turkey
France play Belgium in Brussels while Italy visit Turkey in Bursa; eight Nations League matches are scheduled for the evening of September 28, 2026.
Eight Nations League fixtures are scheduled for the evening of September 28, 2026, but the spotlight will be on the two Group A matches. France travel to Brussels to face Belgium, where Zinedine Zidane — without Kylian Mbappé — aims to collect a second straight victory in only his second match in charge of the national team.
In Bursa, Turkey host Italy in a game that pairs two sides seeking their first points after both suffered home defeats in the opening round: Turkey lost to France, while Italy were beaten by Belgium. The encounters offer Roberto Mancini and Vincenzo Montella a chance to steady their squads.
Fixtures and kick-off times
The evening schedule (local times):
- Belgium – France, 20:45
- Turkey – Italy, 20:45
- Romania – Bosnia and Herzegovina, 20:45
- Northern Ireland – Hungary, 20:45
- Sweden – Poland, 20:45
- Georgia – Ukraine, 18:00 (League B)
- Armenia – Montenegro, 18:00 (League C)
- Latvia – Cyprus, 18:00 (League C)
Group A carries the most attention as France and Belgium clash in the Belgian capital; Zidane will be watched closely as he tries to build momentum early in his tenure. Meanwhile, Italy arrive in Bursa determined to respond after their opening defeat.
Across Leagues B and C there are also several important fixtures that could shape promotion and relegation battles in the weeks ahead.
Photo: press material from the event
