France and Italy secure victories in second round of Nations League

The second round of the UEFA Nations League concluded on September 28, 2026, with significant results across several divisions. In League A, France secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Belgium in Brussels, courtesy of an 88th-minute goal by Michael Olise. Under the guidance of head coach Zinedine Zidane, who has recently returned to management, the French side maintained their perfect start in the competition despite missing the injured Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Italy rebounded from their previous home loss to Belgium with a commanding 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa, securing their first points in Group 1.

In other Nations League action, Sweden defeated Poland 3-1 in Stockholm, keeping a perfect record in Group 4 of League B with goals from Nygren, Ayari, and Gyökeres. Bosnia-Herzegovina also performed well, winning 4-2 against Romania in an empty stadium in Bucharest. Additionally, Northern Ireland and Hungary drew 0-0 in their Group 2 match. The tournament continues as teams compete for standing within their respective groups to determine advancement or relegation.