Across Europe, the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League brings a heavyweight evening on Monday 28 September, with Belgium hosting France and Italy travelling to Turkey as the early group-stage picture begins to take shape.
France arrive for the meeting with Belgium under Zinedine Zidane after a positive opening result, aiming to strengthen their position against opponents carrying considerable threat in attack. It is a fixture with the familiar weight of two major international sides, and one that could quickly influence the direction of the group.
Italy, led by Roberto Mancini, face a more urgent assignment in Turkey. The Azzurri were unexpectedly beaten at home in their first match and now need three points away from home to restore momentum. Turkey, backed by their own crowd, provide a demanding setting for a side seeking an immediate response.
Sweden’s meeting with Poland is also part of the Nations League programme, with all three European fixtures scheduled for 12:45.
Nations League fixtures
| Competition | Match | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League, Matchday 2 | Belgium vs France | 12:45 |
| UEFA Nations League, Matchday 2 | Turkey vs Italy | 12:45 |
| UEFA Nations League | Sweden vs Poland | 12:45 |
Women’s Apertura and Concacaf action
Mexico’s women’s Apertura continues with Atlante against Pumas, León facing América and Necaxa taking on Toluca. León versus América is set for 15:45, while Necaxa against Toluca begins at 19:06.
Later, Guatemala meet El Salvador in the Concacaf Nations League at 20:00, adding a Central American derby to a day that stretches from European international football to domestic competition in Mexico.
| Competition | Match | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Liga Femenil Apertura 2026 | Atlante vs Pumas | Scheduled Monday |
| Liga Femenil Apertura 2026 | León vs América | 15:45 |
| Liga Femenil Apertura 2026 | Necaxa vs Toluca | 19:06 |
| Concacaf Nations League | Guatemala vs El Salvador | 20:00 |
Elsewhere on Monday
The sporting schedule closes in Chicago, where the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Bears at Soldier Field in Monday Night Football. Philadelphia enter with a 2-0 record, driven by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, while Chicago are 1-1 and will be without quarterback Caleb Williams because of a hamstring problem.
The Bears are expected to lean heavily on the running game led by D’Andre Swift as they attempt to protect home ground against the reigning divisional champions. Kick-off is at 18:15.
