The UEFA Nations League is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA, the sport's European governing body. The competition was established in 2018 to replace international friendlies and to allow teams to play against opponents of a similar level.
The Nations League Finals are a knockout tournament contested by the four group winners from League A. The first Finals were held in June 2019, and the next Finals will be held in June 2023. Portugal are the current champions, having won the 2019 tournament.
Belgium and Italy are two of the strongest teams in Europe, and they have a long and storied history of playing against each other. The two teams first met in 1904, and they have played a total of 27 matches, with Belgium winning 10, Italy winning 12, and the other 5 matches ending in a draw.
The most recent match between the two teams was a friendly in 2021, which Italy won 2-1. However, Belgium will be looking to get revenge when the two teams meet again in the UEFA Nations League Finals in June 2023.
The match between Belgium and Italy is sure to be a close and exciting one, and it will be interesting to see which team will come out on top.
Here is a closer look at each team:
Belgium is the number one ranked team in the FIFA World Rankings, and they are one of the favorites to win the UEFA Nations League Finals. The team is led by Kevin De Bruyne, who is one of the best midfielders in the world. Belgium also has a strong defense, led by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Italy is the number four ranked team in the FIFA World Rankings, and they are another one of the favorites to win the UEFA Nations League Finals. The team is led by Leonardo Bonucci, who is one of the best defenders in the world. Italy also has a strong midfield, led by Jorginho and Marco Verratti.
The match between Belgium and Italy is sure to be a close and exciting one, and it will be interesting to see which team will come out on top.