# France beats Belgium, Italy dominates Turkey in Nations League

> France and Italy secure Nations League wins as key matches conclude
- Title: France beats Belgium, Italy dominates Turkey in Nations League
- Summary: France and Italy secure Nations League wins as key matches conclude Michael Olise scored late winner for France against Belgium, Italy defeated Turkey 4-1
- Keywords: michael olise, france, belgium, italy, turkey, nations league, zinedine zidane, kylian mbappe, roberto mancini, zeki celik, alessandro bastoni, northern ireland
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/28/nations-league-belgium-france-turkey-italy-northern-ireland-hungary
- Author: AFP and Press Association
- Published: 2026-09-28T21:45:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael olise, france, belgium, italy, turkey, nations league, zinedine zidane, kylian mbappe, roberto mancini, zeki celik, alessandro bastoni, northern ireland
## Olise strikes late
Michael Olise scored a 88th-minute winner against Belgium to give France a 1-0 Nations League victory

> Michael Olise celebrates his late winner against Belgium with teammate Ousmane Dembélé
## Zidane's impact
Zinedine Zidane's appointment as head coach saw France win both matches since his arrival

> Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named as the new head coach
## Italy's storming start
Italy scored three goals in the first 30 minutes to beat Turkey 4-1 in Bursa

> Italy bounced back from an opening 2-0 defeat to Belgium in Rome, as they thrashed Turkey 4-1 on a rainy night in Bursa
## Turkey's brief hope
Turkey scored once in the 47th minute but were quickly reeled in by Italy's strong defense

> Turkey gave the restless home crowd hope in the 47th minute when Gianluigi Donnarumma was drawn to Oguz Aydin beyond the far post
## Northern Ireland stalemate
Northern Ireland drew 0-0 with Hungary after missing chances to secure a win

> In League B, Northern Ireland were left frustrated after a 0-0 draw at home to Hungary where the hosts passed up chances to take all three points
## Sweden edges Poland
Sweden won 3-1 against Poland in Solna to advance in Nations League Group B

> In Group B4, Sweden saw off Poland 3-1 in Solna to earn their second win in two games
## Key takeaway

Michael Olise scored late winner for France against Belgium, Italy defeated Turkey 4-1