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Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debut

Roberto Mancini is preparing for his second debut in charge of the Italy national team…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:54 AM
Kean has an opportunity to make Italy history against Belgium in Mancini’s 2nd debut
Key Things to Know
  • Moise Kean can become the first player to score in seven consecutive matches for Italy.
  • The upcoming Nations League match against Belgium marks Roberto Mancini's second debut as Italy manager.
  • Kean has scored in six consecutive Italy appearances, equaling a record held by three other players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Moise Kean can make Italian national team history if he scores against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday. The match will also mark Roberto Mancini's second debut as manager of the Azzurri. Kean has currently scored in six consecutive matches for Italy, matching the national record.

Kean shares the six-match scoring streak record with Roberto Bettega, Luigi Riva, and Adolfo Baloncieri. Scoring on Friday would make the Como centre-forward the first player ever to score in seven consecutive Italy matches. He is also the squad's leading active scorer with 13 goals in 26 caps.

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