Italy discovered that they may face France, Belgium and Turkiye within the 2026-27 , after being drawn into Group A.
The Azzurri have been in pot 2 for the draw, and might really feel barely laborious executed by after what seems to be a tough draw.
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, while the Azzurri have triumphed most of the time over Belgium and Turkiye.
Nevertheless, all these nations are armed with gamers accustomed to Italy – with a number of Serie A stars among the many squads that may put together to face Gennaro Gattuso’s aspect.
Who’re the Serie A stars able to face Italy within the Nations League?
France have numerous high-profile gamers enjoying in Serie A.
COMO – JANUARY 15: Mike Maignan of AC Milan appears on throughout the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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At Milan, Mike Maignan and Christopher Nkunku are each in rivalry for a spot within the squad. In the meantime, Inter & Juventus brothers Khephren and Marcus Thuram may also seemingly characteristic for Les Bleus. Former Rossoneri full-back Theo Hernandez will face many elderly teammates and rivals, while Roma’s Manu Kone can also be concerned within the French set-up.
BERGAMO – JANUARY 03: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta reacts throughout the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Steadiness Enviornment on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo (Photograph by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Pictures)
Belgium have a handful of stars in Serie A. Kevin De Bruyne will seemingly characteristic after he recovers from his harm. Juventus ahead Lois Openda is an everyday, while Milan duo Alexis Saelemaekers and Koni De Winter each additionally characteristic. Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere may additionally probably play towards Italy within the Nations League.
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Turkiye, in the meantime, have a number of influential gamers presently primarily based in Italy. Kenan Yildiz, arguably the most effective forwards within the league, will little question be concerned, alongside Roma wing-back Zeki Celik, Inter talisman Hakan Calhanoglu and Pisa midfielder Isak Vural.