Referee selected for next Italy match against Turkey on October 5

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has been appointed to officiate Italy's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on Monday, October 5. The fixture will take place at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, concluding Italy's schedule for the international window. Marciniak will lead an officiating crew that includes assistant referees Tomasz Listkiewicz and Adam Kupsik, fourth official Karol Arys, and video assistant referee Piotr Lasyk.

Italy enters the fixture winless in four previous matches officiated by Marciniak, recording two draws and two losses. These results include a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland at EURO 2024 and a 3-3 draw against Germany in 2025. Roberto Mancini's side previously defeated Vincenzo Montella's Turkey 4-1 earlier in the international break.