With line-ups confirmed for Belgium and Italy, both teams bring unique strengths to the field. Belgium opts for a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by Koen Casteels as the anchor in goal.
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Defensive duties fall to Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Wout Faes, and Arthur Theate, promising a solid backline. In midfield, Arne Engels and Amadou Onana provide stability and playmaking capabilities.
The offensive line is spearheaded by Romelu Lukaku, with Leandro Trossard and Loïs Openda in support, while Maxime De Cuyper looks to add attacking depth.
Italy counters with a 3-5-1-1 setup, featuring Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Defensively, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo form a three-man wall.
The midfield is packed with skill, with Federico Dimarco and Andrea Cambiaso playing on the flanks, and Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Rovella, and Davide Frattesi controlling the center.
Nicolò Barella is positioned just behind the lone forward, Mateo Retegui, adding creative firepower to Italy’s attack.
On the substitutes’ bench, Belgium has Maarten Vandevoordt, Matz Sels, and Arthur Vermeeren available, along with Dodi Lukébakio, Samuel Mbangula, and Johan Bakayoko to reinforce the offensive lineup if needed.
Italy’s substitutes include Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario, Manuel Locatelli, and Federico Gatti, with attacking options like Daniel Maldini and Giacomo Raspadori on standby.
Belgium’s head coach Domenico Tedesco and Italy’s manager Luciano Spalletti both bring tactical prowess to this clash, with line-ups that hint at a tightly contested game filled with strategic depth and skillful plays.
