# Italian clubs pre‑season friendlies 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-clubs-preseason-friendlies-2026
> Updated: 2026-07-30T15:04:21.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 Italian clubs used pre‑season friendlies to fine‑tune squads ahead of the new campaign. Venezia opened with a 4‑2 win over Dolomiti Bellunesi, where coach Giovanni Stroppa highlighted the quick adaptation of recent signings and stressed the need to improve fitness after only a week of training. A week later, Benevento secured a 2‑1 victory against Vis Pesaro, with coach Antonio Floro Flores rotating heavily and emphasizing squad depth as the team prepared for another friendly against Frosinone and an upcoming Coppa Italia first‑round tie.

Both matches underscored a focus on integrating new players, managing physical condition, and testing tactical options before the competitive season begins.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Benevento defeats Vis Pesaro 2-1 in pre‑season friendly

Benevento beat Vis Pesaro 2‑1 in a friendly, with goals from Mignani, Pucciarelli and a Salvemini penalty, ahead of a Frosinone friendly and Coppa Italia tie.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pescara-releases-season-calendar-as-ascoli-lazio-match-set-for-sellout-in-serie-c

### 2026-07-19: Venezia wins 4-2 in pre‑season friendly, coach praises new signings

Venezia beat Dolomiti Bellunesi 4-2 in a pre‑season friendly; goals by Clemenza, Dagasso, Franjic, Busio, Olonisakin and Rrahmani. Coach Stroppa said new signings are adapting well.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezia-wins-4-2-in-preseason-friendly-coach-praises-new-signings

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Cite as: Italian clubs pre‑season friendlies 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-clubs-preseason-friendlies-2026