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Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut flipped swiftly from special to sour as 10-man Scotland were outclassed by Switzerland in the Nations League. 30 Sep 2026
The head coach, who started his reign with a goalless draw in Slovenia on Saturday, was hoping for "fire" in Mount Florida. Instead, though, he witnessed a cold, cruel lesson from major tournament-regulars Switzerland after a nightmarish start. Dan Ndoye streaked away from Jack Hendry and the centre-back shoved the Nottingham Forest foward as he bore down on Angus Gunn. Initially, referee Nenad Minakovic pointed to the spot and flashed a yellow card. But, after a lengthy VAR check, both decisions were changed as a free-kick was awarded instead and Hendry's yellow upgraded to a red. That was bad, but it got even worse. From the free-kick, veteran full-back Ricardo Rodriguez rocketed past Gunn to open the scoring. Striker Kieron Bowie was sacrificed for defender Stephen Welsh - left out initially in favour of debutant Luis Binks - as Pocognoli was forced to tweak his plan. But the Scots didn't buckle, showing organisation and the ability to stifle - and occassionally rattle - the Swiss - who were without Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo - in the remainder of the half. However, Pocognoli's side - who remain on one point and in third place in Group B1 - were all too easily cut through as Ndoye's neat cross was cutely converted by Leeds United defender Nico Elvedi 10 minutes into the second half. From there, the game became a non-event. By the time Zeki Amdouni arrowed in the visitors' third, swathes of Scotland supporters had already headed for the exit.
England secured the first win of their Uefa Nations League campaign as they overcame the stubborn resistance of 10-man Czech Republic in Prague. 30 Sep 2026
Head coach Thomas Tuchel's side lost their opening match at home to Spain, but were rarely threatened after the Czech Republic's most dangerous player Pavel Sulc was sent off after only 25 minutes for a high challenge on Elliot Anderson. Trent Alexander-Arnold, making his first England start since October 2024, made his mark with a brilliant delivery for Anthony Gordon to head home after 47 minutes. Gordon, who was England's best performer in the loss against Spain at Wembley, was prominent once more, forming a potent partnership with former Newcastle United team-mate Lewis Hall, who started at left-back. England had dominated, with Morgan Rogers hitting the woodwork in the first half and Czech captain Ladislav Krejci turning Hall's cross on to his own post after the break. The victory was confirmed after 69 minutes when captain Harry Kane scored his 87th goal in 123 England appearances with an emphatic left-foot finish after Czech defenders failed to clear.
Roberto Mancini got his first win following his return as Italy manager as they beat Turkey in the Nations League. 29 Sep 2026
The 61-year-old was appointed for a second time last month after the departure of Gennaro Gattuso in April when the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Mancini previously managed Italy from 2018 until 2023 and won Euro 2020 after beating England in the final at Wembley. He suffered disappointment in the first game on his return with a home loss to Belgium on Friday, prompting questions over whether failure to qualify for the World Cup was still hanging over the nation. But this was a much-improved display as Italy raced into a three-goal lead in the first half. Brentford defender Michael Kayode scored on his international debut, getting his side's third after running on to Pio Esposito's pass and cutting inside before finding the back of the net. Alessandro Bastoni had given Italy a ninth-minute lead when he turned in from a corner, before Davide Frattesi added a second when he fired home after Kayode's shot had been parried. Turkey, managed by former Italy striker Vincenzo Montella, were booed off by their fans at half-time as they continued their poor form from the World Cup, where they exited at the group stage. The hosts did get a goal back early in the second half when Baris Alper Yilmaz swept in his sixth international goal, but poor defending proved their undoing once again as the visitors swiftly restored their healthy advantage in the 50th minute. After Sandro Tonali's shot hit the post, Esposito was there to head in the rebound. Turkey, to their credit, battled hard to get back into the game, but the damage had been done in the first half as they remain pointless after two games, while Italy have three.
Michael Olise's superb late solo goal secured France victory over Belgium as Zinedine Zidane's side made it two wins from two in the Nations League. 29 Sep 2026
Les Bleus boss Zidane, overseeing his second match in charge, made nine changes from the win against Turkey on Friday but had to turn to his bench to break down a stubborn Belgian defence in Brussels. Bayern Munich winger Olise took the ball down on his shoulder in his own half then set off on a brilliant run, racing up the pitch and shaking off a defender before coolly slotting into the bottom corner in the 88th minute. Both sides had opportunities in an entertaining game but without striker Kylian Mbappe, who was not in the squad because he sustained a knee injury in the match against Turkey, France struggled to put away their chances. Desire Doue was their standout player and was unlucky not to see any of his five efforts find the net, with one crashing off the crossbar, while debutant Lucas da Cunha also hit the post. Belgium wingers Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio were a handful but could not find an opening against an inexperienced French defence. France sit top of Group A1 and will take on Italy on Friday while, Belgium face Turkey.
Jurgen Klopp's wait for his first win as Germany boss continued as his side were upset at home by Greece in the Nations League. 28 Sep 2026
The former Liverpool manager was taking charge of his second match as head coach after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday. Germany were beaten in Augsburg by Dimitrios Kourbelis' 74th-minute goal after the midfielder's shot from the edge of the box deflected in off Joshua Kimmich. "I could have lived with us not winning but you cannot lose such a game," Klopp said. "We have been together for a week now, all mixed together, and that needs time. "The result is not cool but it is absolutely part of the process." Despite dominating, the hosts - who had a much-changed side and brought on Florian Wirtz from the bench - failed to find a goal. Greece are ranked 41st in the world and had never beaten Germany across their 10 previous meeting before Sunday evening (seven losses and three draws). Klopp, 59, was appointed on a four-year deal in July, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who resigned after Germany's shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay in the last 32. They are now winless in four matches since beating Ivory Coast in their second group game at this summer's World Cup. The result meant Greece returned to the top of Nations League Group 2, having beaten Serbia on Thursday and well-positioned to reach the quarter-finals.