# Italian football summer friendlies 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-summer-friendlies-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-05T17:22:27.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

In July 2026 Italian clubs used friendly matches to prepare for the upcoming season. Serie B side Salernitana dominated amateur opponents Cascia with a 14‑0 victory, featuring multiple hat‑tricks from Lescano and Capomaggio, while newcomers such as Bevilacqua, Ferrari and Achik also scored. San Marino club Tre Penne earned a 2‑0 league win over rivals Tre Fiori, with Lucio Peluso providing the assist and scoring the winner.

Pianese also recorded a 3‑0 win over Empoli Primavera at Montepulciano’s Bruno Bonelli stadium, goals coming from Masetti, Fabrizi and Bellini. These matches highlighted the clubs’ emphasis on testing line‑ups and building fitness ahead of the new campaign.

Continuing the pre‑season programme, Pianese defeated Serie D side Montevarchi 2‑0 on 5 August. Bellini converted a penalty in the 47th minute and Ianesi added a second‑half goal, while coach Massimo Zanchetta rotated his squad and the game featured nine corners for Pianese. The friendly further underscored the teams’ focus on squad depth and readiness before the 2026‑27 season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Pianese defeats Montevarchi 2-0 in pre‑season friendly

Pianese won 2‑0 over Montevarchi in a pre‑season friendly, with goals from Bellini (penalty) and Ianesi; coach Zanchetta rotated his squad.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pianese-defeats-montevarchi-2-0-in-preseason-friendly

### 2026-07-25: Pianese beats Empoli Primavera 3-0 in friendly at Montepulciano

Pianese won 3-0 over Empoli Primavera in a Montepulciano friendly, with goals from Masetti, Fabrizi and Bellini.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pianese-beats-empoli-primavera-3-0-in-friendly-at-montepulciano

### 2026-07-22: Salernitana routs Cascia 14-0 as Tre Penne clinch 2-0 win

Salernitana thrashed Cascia 14‑0 in a friendly, while San Marino's Tre Penne beat Tre Fiori 2‑0 with Lucio Peluso scoring and assisting.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salernitana-routs-cascia-14-0-as-tre-penne-clinch-2-0-win

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Cite as: Italian football summer friendlies 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-summer-friendlies-2026