Italy vs Belgium takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026, at 15:45 Brasília time, in the opening round of Group A1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. The Italian Football Federation lists kick-off at 20:45 CEST at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Converting that time to Brasília, which is UTC-3, gives a 15:45 start.
The match opens both teams' campaigns in a group that also includes France and Türkiye. For readers following the competition from Brazil, the key points are the date, the correctly converted kick-off time and the tightly packed run of fixtures already set in the official calendar.
What time is Italy vs Belgium in Brazil?
According to the Italian Football Federation, Italy vs Belgium is scheduled for 25 September 2026 at 20:45 CEST at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
- Date: 25 September 2026
- Rome time: 20:45 CEST
- Brasília time: 15:45
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Competition: 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
- Round: Matchday 1 of the league phase
UEFA also lists Italy vs Belgium among the fixtures for 25 September and states that the 2026/27 league phase starts on 24 September and ends on 17 November. UEFA's general fixture page uses a calendar time reference, while the Italian federation publishes the Rome match specifically in CEST, which is the appropriate local reference for this conversion.
Who is in Nations League Group A1?
The official UEFA draw placed four teams in League A Group A1:
- France
- Italy
- Belgium
- Türkiye
That means every match has a direct effect on the standings in a group made entirely of teams from the Nations League's top division. According to the FIGC, the top two teams progress to the quarter-finals, the bottom side is relegated to League B and the third-placed team enters a play-off to remain in League A.
What are Italy's next matches?
After facing Belgium in Rome, Italy has two consecutive away fixtures, both already set in the official schedule:
| Date | Match | Listed local time |
|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2026 | Türkiye vs Italy | 20:45 CEST |
| 02/10/2026 | France vs Italy | 20:45 CEST |
Italy then returns home to face Türkiye on 5 October. In November, the team hosts France on the 12th and completes the league phase away to Belgium on 15 November. UEFA's team-by-team fixture list confirms that sequence.
What should you check before the match?
For viewers in Brazil, the main point is not to confuse the European time published by official sources with Brasília time. Because the Rome fixture is listed at 20:45 CEST, kick-off is at 15:45 in Brazil under Brasília time.
It is also worth remembering that Italy vs Belgium is only the first of six group matches for each team in A1. The result will matter, but qualification will be decided across the full league phase, including games against France and Türkiye and the return meeting between Belgium and Italy in November.
Broadcast: this guide does not name a broadcaster or streaming service because that information was not treated as confirmed in the official sources used for the date, time, group and schedule. Check the competition and national-team official channels before kick-off for any updates.
