Italy-Turkey LIVE: the match that will decide the race to quarterfinals

Kick‑off at 20.45 at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in Bologna marks the start of the Italy‑Turkey LIVE match, a crucial clash for League A of the Nations League, broadcast live on Rai 1 and streamed on RaiPlay.

The Azzurri’s journey

Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri come with four points in the table after the defeat to Belgium, the 4‑1 win in Turkey and the 1‑1 draw with France. To stay away from the bottom of the group, Italy must pick up three more points.

The Italian coach, Roberto Mancini, has already guided the side to a convincing victory in Bursa, where the national team beat Turkey 4‑1, and then secured a draw against France, showing defensive solidity and offensive capability.

The implications for the standings

With a win, Italy aims to secure one of the top two places in Group 1 of League A, which would allow qualification for the Nations League quarter‑finals and provide advantages in the draws for Euro qualification.

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The Nations League format will change from the 2028/29 season, moving from four leagues to three, making the fight for the top spots even more important.

Turkey under Vincenzo Montella, still at zero points, will aim to grab the first points of the group, aware that a win could overturn the standings.

Nations League matches will be shown on Rai with a pre‑match link from 20.30, while other broadcasts will be on Sky Sport and NOW; the match will be available free‑to‑air on Rai 1 and streamed on RaiPlay.

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FOR the appointment on Monday, October 5, fans will be able to follow the clash live, hoping that Italy’s performance can pave the way to the quarter‑finals.