Mbappé decides for France as Italy falls in Nations League

In the cold of Brussels, Italian fans watch their team teetering: the Azzurri suffer a 2-0 defeat against Belgium, led by the new head coach Mark van Bommel, while France under Zinedine Zidane celebrates its first victory thanks to Kylian Mbappé.

Italy's setback in League A

The result marks a bitter start for Roberto Mancini, forced to chase from the first round in the League A group. The Belgian goals, scored by Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio, close the match without giving the Azzurri any chance.

Meanwhile, France under Zidane secures the three points against Turkey led by Vincenzo Montella with a single goal from Mbappé, which decides the match in Izmit.

Other scenarios of the Nations League

In League B, Ukraine beats Hungary 1-0 under the guidance of Andrea Maldera, while Sweden defeats Romania 2-1 thanks to the goals of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres; Romania replies only with a goal from Man.

Poland and Bosnia remain at a goalless draw, and Georgia loses 0-1 to Northern Ireland after the penalty missed by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia; the decisive goal comes in the 99th minute from Charles.

In the League C group, Montenegro come back to win 2-1 against Cyprus, with Nikola Krstovic equalising and Vasilije Adžić sealing the result. Armenia, on the other hand, beats Latvia 2-0 thanks to Harutyunyan and Gharibyan.

The full summary of the evening reports: League A Italy‑Belgium 0‑2, Turkey‑France 0‑1; League B Georgia‑Northern Ireland 0‑1, Poland‑Bosnia 0‑0, Sweden‑Romania 2‑1, Hungary‑Ukraine 0‑1; League C Armenia‑Latvia 2‑0, Montenegro‑Cyprus 2‑1.