Türkiye vs Italy Highlights - September 28, 2026

Italy beat Türkiye 4-1 in UEFA Nations League on September 28, 2026. The match was played at Yüzüncü Yil Atatürk Stadyumu.

Baris Alper Yilmaz (47') scored for Türkiye.

Alessandro Bastoni (9'), Davide Frattesi (22'), Michael Kayode (27'), Pio Esposito (50') scored for Italy.

At kick-off Türkiye stood in position 3 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Italy went into the game in position 4, on 0 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Giacomo Raspadori shot wide for Italy on 5 minutes. Soon after, Pio Esposito forced a save for Italy on 8 minutes.

Alessandro Bastoni found the net for Italy (9'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Michael Kayode’s effort (22').

Shortly afterwards, Davide Frattesi put one away for Italy (22'). Can Uzun could not find the target for Türkiye (24').

Moments later, a block denied Sebastiano Esposito on 26 minutes. Michael Kayode scored for Italy on 27 minutes after a pass from Pio Esposito.

Soon after, Arda Güler tested the goalkeeper for Türkiye (28'). The referee cautioned Can Uzun of Türkiye on 38 minutes.

After the break, Ismail Yüksek sent an effort off target for Türkiye (46'). Oguz Aydin picked out Baris Alper Yilmaz, who scored for Türkiye (47').

Shortly afterwards, Pio Esposito scored for Italy on 50 minutes. Baris Alper Yilmaz was booked for Türkiye (54').

Moments later, Arda Güler saw a shot blocked (58'). Oguz Aydin shot wide for Türkiye on 61 minutes.

The referee cautioned Ozan Kabak of Türkiye on 72 minutes. Soon after, Nicolò Cambiaghi forced a save for Italy on 72 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Michael Kayode’s effort (72'). Oguz Aydin tested the goalkeeper for Türkiye (90'+2').

Substitutions: Türkiye 4, Italy 5.

Türkiye controlled 53.8% of possession. Türkiye had 15 shots with 3 on target, while Italy had 14 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Türkiye 4, Italy 2. Corners: Türkiye 6, Italy 2.

Türkiye completed the most passes, 573 in total at 85.5% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.