Nations League: Italy reopens the group, Spain and England Final 8

At the San Siro, Italy beat France 3‑1, reopening the Nations League group and handing coach Zidane his first defeat in charge, while Spain and England have already secured passage to the Final 8.

Away, Spain defeated the Czech Republic 2‑0 thanks to goals from Baena in the 39’ minute and Pubill in the 96’ minute, moving to 15 points.

At Wembley, England won 2‑1 against Croatia, with Rogers scoring in the 24’ minute, Sucic equalising in the 59’ minute, and Harry Kane netting the decisive goal in the 64’ minute, rising to 12 points and securing the meeting with Spain in the next round.

Montenegro celebrates promotion to League B after a 2‑1 win over Latvia, where Atalanta’s Nikola Krstovic opened the scoring in the 70’ minute.

In the group, the fifth matchday of the Nations League group stage delivered important results and some definitive verdicts.

Zidane in Italy: from the best player to ruthless criticism

Belgian rematch against Turkey

Belgium turned the tables on Turkey 2‑1, responding to Arda Güler’s penalty in the 20’ minute with goals from Kevin De Bruyne in the 27’ minute and Charles De Ketelaere in the 30’ minute, mathematically condemning the Turks to relegation to League B.

With the victory, Belgium rises to 9 points, while Italy reaches France at 10 points.

Albania beat Finland 2‑0 with goals from Muci in the 35’ minute and Manaj in the 50’ minute, leading the group with 12 points, two more than Belarus.

Belarus overcame San Marino 2‑0, thanks to Gomanov in the 13’ minute and Kontsevoy in the 17’ minute.

Condò praises the symphony against France in the Nations League

Armenia and Cyprus finished with a 1‑1 draw.

Croatia and the Czech Republic have been eliminated from the race to the Final 8.