What happened. Italy begin their 2026-27 Nations League campaign at home to Belgium, with a top-three group finish needed to earn a seeding spot in the Euro 2028 qualifying draw. That draw takes place on December 6 in Belfast.

Group winners and runners-up reach the Nations League quarter-finals.
The two lowest-ranked third-placed teams face a relegation play-off.
Twelve Euro 2028 qualifying groups will be drawn, with 24 teams qualifying.

A strong Nations League showing would put Italy among the seeds when the Euro 2028 qualifying groups are drawn in Belfast.

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