Italy responded to its opening UEFA Nations League defeat with a convincing 4-1 win over Türkiye in Bursa on Monday, September 28, 2026.
The result gave Italy its first points in League A Group 1, while Türkiye remained without a point after two matches.
UEFA had listed the fixture as a Group A1 meeting at Atatürk Spor Kompleksi in Bursa.
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Türkiye vs Italy result and goals
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Türkiye | 1 |
| Italy | 4 |
Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring for Italy in the ninth minute before Davide Frattesi doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute.
Michael Kayode then made it 3-0 in the 27th minute, leaving the hosts with a major deficit before halftime.
Barış Alper Yılmaz pulled one back for Türkiye shortly after the restart, but Francesco Pio Esposito restored Italy’s three-goal cushion in the 50th minute.
The four-goal performance was recorded in current match reports and live match records, while UEFA’s official squad page confirms the involvement of Bastoni, Frattesi, Kayode and Esposito in the fixture.
Italy takes control after fast start
Italy’s early attacking efficiency shaped the match.
Bastoni’s opening goal settled the visitors, and Frattesi quickly added another before Kayode extended the lead inside the opening half-hour.
Türkiye’s response after the interval briefly offered a route back into the contest, but Esposito’s goal three minutes after the restart ended that possibility.
Italy’s starting group included goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Bastoni, Kayode, Frattesi, Sandro Tonali and Pio Esposito, according to UEFA’s official match squad listing.
For Türkiye, Barış Alper Yılmaz scored the only goal and goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was listed in the official match squad.
What the result means in Group A1
Italy entered the match looking to recover from a 2-0 loss to Belgium in its opening game, while Türkiye had been beaten 1-0 by France.
Those results left both teams needing a positive result in Bursa.
Italy’s victory moves Roberto Mancini’s side onto three points and gives it a positive goal difference after two matches.
Türkiye now faces an early challenge to remain in contention for the top two places, which lead directly to the Nations League quarter-finals.
Under the competition format, the fourth-placed team in the group is relegated to League B, while the third-placed team enters a promotion-relegation play-off.
The quarter-finals and play-offs are scheduled for March 2027, according to Italian Football Federation match information.
Next fixtures for Türkiye and Italy
Italy’s next Nations League match is away to France on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Türkiye will visit Belgium on the same date as both teams continue the opening international window.
UEFA’s schedule lists both fixtures in Group A1.
The two sides are scheduled to meet again on Monday, October 5, when Italy hosts Türkiye at Bologna’s Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
That return fixture will give Türkiye an immediate opportunity to respond, while Italy will look to build on its first win and strengthen its position before the November matches.
Match at a glance
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A Group 1
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Venue: Atatürk Spor Kompleksi, Bursa
- Final score: Türkiye 1-4 Italy
- Türkiye scorer: Barış Alper Yılmaz
- Italy scorers: Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode and Francesco Pio Esposito
The result marked a decisive turnaround for Italy after its opening-day defeat and left Türkiye needing points quickly in its remaining Group A1 fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Türkiye vs Italy score?
Italy defeated Türkiye 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League in Bursa on September 28, 2026.
Who scored for Italy against Türkiye?
Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode and Francesco Pio Esposito scored for Italy.
Who scored Türkiye’s goal?
Barış Alper Yılmaz scored Türkiye’s only goal.
What does the result mean for Italy?
Italy moved onto three points in UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 after recovering from its opening loss to Belgium.
When do Türkiye and Italy play again?
Italy is scheduled to host Türkiye in Bologna on October 5, 2026, in the next meeting between the teams.
Fact-Checked: Key match details, competition format, venue and fixture information were checked against UEFA, FIGC and TFF information, with the final score cross-checked against current match records.
Disclaimer: Match statistics and competition standings can be updated by UEFA after final administrative review.