Nations League results today: Belgium win in Italy as Van Bommel beats Mancini

New Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel made an impressive start as the Red Devils won their Nations League opener against Italy in Rome. The result marked a miserable return as Azzurri boss for Roberto Mancini, who guided his country to EURO 2020 glory before twice finishing third in the Nations League.Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe was injured scoring the winning goal as France began their campaign by winning away to promoted Turkey.Northern Ireland, Armenia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Sweden also won on the second night of action on Nations League matchday one.Belgium vs Italy: Nations League joy for Van BommelIn his first job since leaving Antwerp in 2024, former Netherlands international Van Bommel will have enjoyed the quality of his sides goals.New Paris Saint-Germain signing Mika Godts completed a mazy run by scoring the opener from inside the box at the Stadio Olimpico.Benfica winger Dodi Lukebakios goal was arguably even more spectacular in the 2-0 win, completing a lightning counter-attack by approaching the box from near the halfway line, producing a flourish of trickery to keep the ball and striking from distance.Full Nations League results: September 25 2026In League B, Liverpools Alexander Isak and Arsenals Viktor Gyokeres scored either side of a reply from DennisMan as Sweden beat Romania 2-1 in Solna.Danylo Sikans first-half winner proved the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Hungary 1-0 in Budapest, where OleksandrNazarenko was sent off in the 92nd minute for the visitors.Paris Saint-Germains Khvicha Kvaratskhelia spurned a 65th-minute penalty before Shea Charles scored in the 99th minute of Northern Irelands 1-0 win over Georgia in Tbilisi.Despite prolific captain Robert Lewandowski leading the line for the hosts, Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina shared a 0-0 draw in Warsaw.Georgii Arutiunian and Artur Garibyans goals gave Armenia a 2-0 home win over Latvia in Group C, with Nikola Krstovic and Milutin Osmajic scoring as Montenegro came from behind to beat visitors Cyprus, who went ahead through Marcus Edwards.Nations League fixtures: September 26 2026Heres how Saturdays fixtures look.LeagueFixtureBST start timeETPTBSlovenia vs Scotland14:0009:0006:00CIceland vs Estonia17:0012:0009:00CFaroe Islands vs Kazakhstan17:0012:0009:00CSan Marino vs Finland17:0012:0009:00CBulgaria vs Luxembourg17:0012:0009:00AEngland vs Spain19:4514:4511:45CAlbania vs Belarus19:4514:4511:45CSlovakia vs Moldova19:4514:4511:45BNorth Macedonia vs Switzerland19:4514:4511:45ACzechia vs Croatia19:4514:4511:45Where to watch the Nations League: TV channel, live online streamViewing information for the new season worldwide is available by checking UEFAs full list of Nations League broadcasters. Topics Belgium National Football Team Italy National Football Team Mark van Bommel Nations League Roberto Mancini UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Germany v Greece: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 25th September, 2026 Thomas Tuchel admits Cole Palmer is missing way too many camps with England Mitch Fretton 25th September, 2026 Wirtz and Burkardt join Germany camp early after Havertz and Musiala injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Slovenia v Scotland: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Tip of the Day: Zidane to get off the mark and Mancini to make losing return Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Brobbey to be replaced in Netherlands squad after Sunderland striker injured in Germany draw Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026