France vs Italy Highlights - October 02, 2026

France and Italy drew 1-1 in UEFA Nations League on October 02, 2026. The match was played at Stade de France.

Michael Olise (55') scored for France. Alessandro Bastoni (68') scored for Italy.

At kick-off France stood in position 1 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Italy went into the game in position 3, on 3 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Moise Kean tested the goalkeeper for Italy (9'). Michael Olise sent an effort off target for France (20').

Moments later, a block denied Ousmane Dembélé on 23 minutes. Riccardo Calafiori saw a shot blocked (30').

Ousmane Dembélé forced a save for France on 37 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Désiré Doué’s effort (48'). Ousmane Dembélé tested the goalkeeper for France (48').

Soon after, Michael Olise forced a save for France on 50 minutes. The referee cautioned Nicolò Fagioli of Italy on 54 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Michael Olise scored for France on 55 minutes after a pass from Rayan Cherki.

Rayan Cherki shot wide for France on 61 minutes. Alessandro Bastoni scored for Italy on 68 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Adrien Rabiot’s effort (70'). Dayot Upamecano was booked for France (73').

Soon after, Adrien Rabiot could not find the target for France (76'). Moise Kean sent an effort off target for Italy (81').

Shortly afterwards, Dayot Upamecano of France was shown a red card on 85 minutes. Substitutions: France 3, Italy 5.

France controlled 64.6% of possession. France had 18 shots with 8 on target, while Italy had 14 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: France 1, Italy 7. Corners: France 6, Italy 4.

France completed the most passes, 725 in total at 92.3% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.