LIVE BLOG: Italy vs France | UEFA Nations League
Italy hosts France at San Siro on Matchday 5 of the 2026 UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus aim to maintain their position at the top of Group 1, while the Azzurri look to close the gap in the standings. Follow all the action LIVE.
The Italy national team and the France national team meet in one of the most anticipated matches of Matchday 5 of the 2026 UEFA Nations League, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the group standings.
The match takes place on Thursday, November 12, at San Siro Stadium in Milan, with kickoff scheduled for 2:45 PM ET.
France enters the match as the leader of Group 1 in League A, with 10 points from four games, including three wins and one draw.
Meanwhile, Italy sits in third place with seven points and needs a positive result to remain in contention for the top positions.
The most recent meeting between the two national teams ended in a 1-1 draw on October 2.
France Faces Italy Without Kylian Mbappé
One of the biggest storylines heading into the match is the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who has been ruled out due to muscle discomfort.
Zinédine Zidane's squad will need to find attacking alternatives to compensate for the absence of its biggest offensive star.
The French starting lineup features players such as Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Rayan Cherki, who will be responsible for creating scoring opportunities against the Italian defense.
Meanwhile, Italy, managed by Roberto Mancini, will rely on players such as Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Barella, and Davide Frattesi to control the midfield.
Confirmed Starting Lineups for Italy vs. France
Italy: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Davide Frattesi, Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Barella, Sebastiano Esposito, Pio Esposito, and Nicolò Cambiaghi.
France: Mike Maignan, Malo Gusto, Dayot Upamecano, Jérémy Jacquet, Adrien Truffert, Rayan Cherki, Eduardo Camavinga Da Cunha, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola.
What Time Is Italy vs. France and Where Can You Watch?
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
- Kickoff: 2:45 PM ET.
- Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan.
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 1, Matchday 5.
- Referee: István Kovács.
Key Takeaways
- Italy and France face off on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League.
- France leads the group with 10 points, while Italy has seven.
- Kylian Mbappé is unavailable due to muscle discomfort.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 PM ET.
