Italy, France Secure Nations League Quarter-Final Spots

Italy and France secured their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals with one game to spare.

Italy triumphed 1-0 over Belgium, with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal. The Newcastle midfielder found the back of the net from six yards after a pass from Giovanni di Lorenzo in Brussels.

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Belgium nearly equalized when Wout Faes’ header from Leandro Trossard’s cross struck the post.

France also booked their quarter-final place after a goalless draw with Israel. Despite taking 24 shots, Les Bleus were unable to find the net, with Israel’s goalkeeper Daniel Peretz making eight crucial saves.

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The match at Stade de France had limited attendance due to security concerns linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Italy and France will meet on Sunday, with the top spot in the group on the line. The outcome of the Israel vs Belgium match will determine which team is relegated and which faces a relegation-promotion play-off.

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