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Italy have a point to prove as a new era begins with a Nations League showdown against Belgium.
Failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup has prompted change for Italy, with Roberto Mancini returning as head coach, three years on from stepping down.
The former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss replaces Gennaro Gattuso after leaving Qatar Stars League side Al-Sadd by mutual consent in June.
Mancini's first game of his second spell is against a Belgium side that has also made a change after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals where they were beaten by eventual winners Spain.
Mark van Bommel has succeeded Rudi Garcia as head coach and will be hopeful of getting off to a winning start.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is on course to win just his second Belgium cap, while the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Leandro Trossard and Romelu Lukaku have been named in the squad for the autumn international break.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Nations League, A1 clash...
Italy vs Belgium kick-off time?
Italy vs Belgium is today, Friday, September 25, 2026, with kick-off at 7.45pm BST.
The game will take place at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome.
How to watch Italy vs Belgium
TV channel and live stream: UK viewers can watch the game on Prime Video UK , who is the UK broadcaster for Nations League matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Each game costs £2.49, and coverage begins around 10 minutes before kick-off. You can watch Italy vs Belgium here.
