Nations League | Italy 3-1 Turkiye: Calafiori first goal for fresh victory

Italy weren’t quite as impressive this time, but still managed to push Turkiye aside 3-1…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:35 PM

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Italy defeated Turkiye 3-1 in their Nations League clash with Riccardo Calafiori scoring his first international goal.
Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring for Italy before Aral Simsir leveled for Turkiye in the 61st minute.
Substitute Pio Esposito scored an 87th-minute goal to secure Italy's victory.

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Italy defeated Turkiye 3-1 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna during Nations League Group A play on October 5, 2026. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring with a volley before Aral Simsir struck an equalizer for Vincenzo Montella's side. Riccardo Calafiori restored Italy's lead by heading in his first international goal, and substitute Pio Esposito added a late third to seal the result.

Roberto Mancini made nine changes to Italy's lineup following their earlier group matches, handing starts to Antonio Vergara and Issa Doumbia. The win leaves Italy second in their Nations League group with seven points after four matches.

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Nations League | Italy 3-1 Turkiye: Calafiori first goal for fresh victory

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