Another action-packed night in the UEFA Nations League produced several important results across the groups, with Italy extending their unbeaten record against Turkey after a 3-1 victory in Bologna. Sweden also continued their strong run as Viktor Gyokeres reached 25 international goals, while Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a narrow win over Poland in Zenica. France completed a dramatic comeback against Belgium, scoring four times in the closing stages to maintain their unbeaten start under Zinedine Zidane.
Elsewhere, Armenia and Montenegro played out a goalless draw in Group C2, while Hungary edged Ukraine 2-1 after a late winner. Northern Ireland were held to a 0-0 draw by Georgia despite earning a late penalty, which Isaac Price failed to convert. Here is a look at all the major UEFA Nations League results, key moments and standout performances from the latest round of fixtures.
France Complete Late Comeback Against Belgium as Olise Shines
France produced a stunning late turnaround to beat Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, scoring four times during the final 13 minutes to preserve Zinedine Zidane’s unbeaten start as manager. Belgium took the lead through Dodi Lukebakio, who finished after being released by a superb long pass from Romeo Lavia. France eventually found their way back into the contest when Désiré Doué’s low effort from outside the box beat debutant goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. Rayan Cherki then completed the comeback by putting France ahead after Michael Olise’s cutback, before Olise struck twice in the closing stages, both assisted by Doué. The Bayern Munich forward has now contributed to 17 goals in 16 appearances for France in 2026.
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The victory keeps France at the top of Group A1 with 10 points from four matches, while Belgium sit third on six points. Italy also strengthened their position in the group with a 3-1 home victory over Turkey. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring for Roberto Mancini’s side before Aral Simsir brought Turkey level. Riccardo Calafiori restored Italy’s advantage with a header, and Pio Esposito added a third to seal the points for the hosts.
Hungary Edge Ukraine 2-1 as Márk Csinger Scores Late Winner
Hungary secured a 2-1 victory over Ukraine in their UEFA Nations League League B, Group 2 encounter in Trnava after a tightly contested first half. Ukraine controlled much of the play and created more opportunities, but Hungary remained disciplined before taking the lead through Milán Tóth in the 52nd minute. Ukraine eventually levelled through Roman Yaremchuk’s header from an Oleksandr Pikhalyonok corner, but Hungary responded almost immediately, with Márk Csinger converting Rajmund Tóth’s cross in the 85th minute to seal all three points.
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