Italy - France
Last updated: Today, at Italy and France renew rivalry at San Siro
Thursday evening at San Siro, Italy and France meet for matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League A Group 1. Both sides enter the encounter with strong momentum, having successfully navigated their recent two-legged ties against Turkiye and Belgium respectively. Their most recent meeting on 2 October 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the fine margins between these two European heavyweights. Italy arrives following a convincing 3-1 victory over Turkiye, while France displayed clinical efficiency in their 4-1 win against Belgium.
The expected XI for Italy features Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, supported by a defensive line including Alessandro Bastoni and Riccardo Calafiori. France, facing notable absences such as Ousmane Dembele and Jules Kounde, will look to Eduardo Camavinga and Michael Olise to dictate the tempo. With both teams showing consistent form, the tactical battle in midfield will likely decide the outcome of this high-stakes clash.
