Malagò pleased with the public's response after the 40,000 tickets

Friday 25 September 2026, tonight Italy faces Belgium in a Nations League football match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. About 40 000 tickets have been sold, and the FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said: “Satisfied with the public response.”

Record revenue and public response

Malagò added that the statisticians informed him of a record in terms of revenue, describing it as an objectively excellent result. He emphasized that turnover is not the issue, but a positive confirmation of interest in the national team.

During the press conference, Malagò clarified that he had not spoken with Roberto Mancini, but had met him the day before and had seen him at Coverciano the other day. He said he had spent a few hours with them, believing that the environment knows both football and sport well.

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The match, marking Italy’s debut against Belgium, takes place at the Olimpico, a venue traditionally capable of drawing large crowds. The sale of 40 000 tickets demonstrates fans’ enthusiasm for the national team.

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The outcome of this public response strengthens confidence in the FIGC’s ability to organise high‑profile events, confirming football as a mass sport in Italy.