The stage has been set for Italy’s Nations League campaign against France, Belgium and Israel. Here’s everything you need to know, including dates, times and venues.
The Azzurri are part of Group A2 of the competition, where they’ll play six matches – three home and three away – in September, October and November. Those who progress to the next stage will compete for a chance to fight for the trophy next year.
Italy will be keen to impress in their upcoming Nations League campaign after failing to impress at the European Championship, where they were knocked out by Switzerland in the Round of 16, failing to look convincing under Luciano Spalletti.
Italy at the 2024 Nations League
- Game 1: France vs Azzurri – 19.45 (UK time) on Friday September 6th, 2024 at the Parc des Princes, Paris.
- Game 2: Israel vs Azzurri – 19.45 on Monday September 9th at the Bozsik Arena, Budapest
- Game 3: Azzurri vs Belgium – 19.45 on Thursday October 10th at the Stadio Olimpico, Roma.
- Game 4: Azzurri vs Israel – 19.45 on Monday October 14th at the Stadio Friuli, Udine.
- Game 5: Belgium vs Azzurri – 19.45 on Thursday November 14th at the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels.
- Game 6: Azzurri vs France – 19.45 on Sunday November 17th at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan.
The new Nations League format sees the top two teams of the groups progress to the knockout stage in March of next year, where they’ll play a two-legged quarter-final clash to fight for a spot in the Final Four stage in June.
what a waste of tournement and time
It is important to cut away the dead wood and blood some youth in this tournament. Now is the time for Pafundi, Camarda, Casadei etc.to get some minutes and develop chemistry with the senior side.
The new format suits Italy even better, now it’s the top two who qualify. Then a two legged quarter final! If Italy can’t get first ahead of France then second is definitely on. Forza Azzurri !
Camarda hasn’t even scored a senior goal 😂
The Nations league is good for development of new young blood
I will be paying zero attention to the national team until qualification for WC 2026 is confirmed.
@Rosario…perhaps AC Milan should promote him to the senior team instead of importing foreign labor. A novel idea, there buddy boy.