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France 1-1 Italy in Nations League

Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · The Guardian

France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in the Nations League on Friday, with Zidane's side finishing the match with 10 men.

Michael Olise put France ahead in the 55th minute with a curling shot that went in off the crossbar. However, Alessandro Bastoni equalized for Italy with a low shot midway through the second half. newsbetting.bond

The match ended controversy as Dayot Upamecano was sent off late in the game. The draw came in Zidane's first home game in charge of France, with Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making several crucial saves.

France 1-1 Italy in Nations League

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