The starters from the match against Turkey completed a recovery session in the pool. The Atalanta forward underwent medical tests and will miss the upcoming matches before returning to his club.

Italy produced a dominant first half, all but securing victory through goals from Bastoni, Frattesi and debutant Kayode. The hosts pulled one back after the restart before Pio Esposito made the points safe.

The match against Belgium was yesterday evening’s most-watched programme. Rai 1 will also broadcast both upcoming fixtures against Türkiye and the meeting with France on 2 October live

Pellegrino Cimò opened the scoring before Cabezas equalised for Colombia. Despite misses from Bressan and Gallo, the shootout went to sudden death, where Luisa’s save from Venturelli proved decisive. Malagò: “A historic tournament nonetheless, confirming the growth and quality of the women’s game”

Head coach Silvio Baldini will lead this afternoon's training session at the CPO. The Frosinone striker has been ruled unavailable for the upcoming matches and will return home.

Italy, reduced to ten men in the second half, beat France in Kotoriba in their opening game of the friendly tournament in Croatia thanks to goals from Lontani and Bovio. The Azzurrini return to action against Türkiye on Monday 28 September (15:30).