Is Arda Guler Playing Today? Where to Watch Italy vs Turkey Live- Nations League 2026

Turkey are unlikely to end their dismal start to the campaign as they travel to Italy for a UEFA Nations League 2026 Round A clash in Bologna. The Turks are looking to change history as they have never beaten Italy previously in a competitive fixture.

The Crescent-Stars' first-ever UNL League A campaign is not going to plan, with the team suffering a third successive defeat against Belgium on Friday (3-0). Their attack has also been poor in front of goal, failing to score in six of their last seven defeats.

Meanwhile, the Azzurri return home hoping for better fortunes after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Belgium in their opener; securing a win here could propel them into the top two and into the thick of the fight for play-offs. The Italian national football team registered an emphatic 4-1 win the previous time the sides went against each other in last week's reverse fixture.

Fans have only one question before the game. Is Arda Guler playing tonight? Unfortunately, the dynamic Real Madrid midfielder will miss the game through suspension. If you also want to know where to watch Turkey vs Italy live, read this article to know the platforms are broadcasting the game.

Italy vs Turkey: Live Streaming Options

If you are also interested in catching the Italy vs Turkey live streaming, you can check the following table for the available options according to your region.

Sportsdunia will also continue to provide match updates, including live scores, stats, and other important news throughout the match on its site.

Italy vs Turkey: Key Information

Competition: UEFA Nations League

Location: Bologna, Italy

Stadium: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

Date: October 6th, 2026

Kick-off Time (GMT): 18:45

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

VAR Referee: Piotr Lasyk (Poland)

Italy vs Turkey: Injuries

Neither team has any new reported concerns heading into the clash, but several stars will be missing the game due to previous injuries.

Rising baller Arda Guler will be missed by the Turkey national football team as he misses the game due to accumulated yellow cards.