Italy and France meet Thursday at San Siro in a pivotal UEFA Nations League Group A1 match. The Azzurri sit second in the standings with four wins from their last six games, though they struggle at home in this competition, losing three of their last four Nations League matches there. Gennaro Gattuso's side drew 1-1 with France in the reverse fixture and have kept just one clean sheet across their last seven outings in the competition.
France arrive in Milan on strong form, fresh off a 4-1 victory over Belgium. Under Zinedine Zidane, Les Bleus have won four of five matches and lead Europe with 36 goals across all competitions in 2026. The visitors hold an unbeaten streak in Nations League group play and currently lead Group A1, needing another win to cement their position.
France hold a significant edge in this fixture, winning their last three away matches against Italy. However, Italy managed a 1-1 draw at home in September and have shown improvement, losing just one of their last eight matches inside 90 minutes. Despite Italy's determination to recover from their World Cup disappointment, France's attacking prowess presents a formidable challenge.
