France vs Italy Showdown: Live Score, Lineups, TV Channel & How to Watch Today’s European Clash

France and Italy lock horns at the Stade de France on 2 October 2026 in a UEFA Nations League showdown that could decide Group A1 supremacy. Both sides arrive on six points from two matches, but only one can keep a perfect record tonight. Kick-off, TV & live-stream details • Date: Friday, 2 October 2026 • Time: 20:45 CEST / 19:45 BST / 14:45 ET • Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis • Live TV: TF1 (France), RAI 1 (Italy), ESPN+ (US) • Live stream: UEFA.tv in select territories, broadcaster apps with authentication Form guide France (manager: Zinedine Zidane) have opened their campaign with back-to-back 1-0 away wins over Türkiye and Belgium, extending Les Bleus’ post-World-Cup revival to four victories in five matches. Italy (manager: Roberto Mancini) bounced back from a 2-0 defeat in Belgium by demolishing Türkiye 4-1 in Bursa, thanks to a Moise Kean brace that reignited the Azzurri’s scoring touch. Head-to-head snapshot • Overall: Italy 18 W – France 10 W – 11 D • Last meeting: 1-1 draw in Milan (Nov 2025) • Nations League record: France unbeaten in three (2 W, 1 D) Team news & projected XIs France: Maignan; Kalulu, Upamecano, Bastoni*, Truffert; Rabiot, Cherki, Doué; Dembélé, Olise, Mbappé Italy: Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Tonali, Frattesi, Fagioli; Esposito, Kean, Gnonto *If Bastoni fails late fitness test, Disasi expected to start. Key battles 1. Mbappé vs Kayode – France’s talisman has scored 6 goals in his last 4 home internationals. 2. Tonali vs Cherki – The midfield conductor who wins this duel will dictate tempo. 3. Maignan vs Donnarumma – Former Milan teammates now rival captains; both lead the Nations League in clean sheets. What’s at stake A third straight win would leave the victor needing just one point from the November window to book a semifinal berth. A draw keeps Belgium in the hunt, while defeat piles pressure on the loser ahead of a tricky return fixture in Rome. Prediction Given France’s flawless home record under Zidane and Italy’s erratic away form, expect a tight contest decided by the hosts’ superior firepower. France 2-1 Italy. Fast facts for searchers • Query “France vs Italy live” for up-to-the-minute commentary. • Tickets start at €35 but are nearly sold out—only resale options remain. • Hashtag to follow: #FRAITA.