Türkiye Lose to Belgium, Italy's Calculations Thrown into Disarray

In the Nations League, Belgium came from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 in the match in İzmir. Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere, who both play in Serie A, scored for Belgium.

The home side, Türkiye, had taken the lead in the 20th minute through a superb free kick from Arda Güler. Belgium equalized before the half hour through De Bruyne's goal. Three minutes later, after a chaotic scramble, De Ketelaere's goal secured the win.

Despite sacking head coach Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye remain without a point and at the bottom of the group. Belgium moved up to nine points, ahead of Italy. France lead the group with ten points.

Türkiye have lost every Nations League match they have played this season. To advance from the group to the quarter-finals, a team needs to finish in the top two. That makes the Belgium vs. Italy match on Sunday in Brussels decisive.

Italy host France at San Siro tonight. If Italy beat France, they can finish at least second and go through even if they draw in Brussels. Otherwise, they will have to win against Belgium.