The big picture

Italy are 2–1–1 in UEFA Nations League 2026, averaging 2 goals for and 1.3 against.

France are 3–0–1 in UEFA Nations League 2026, averaging 1.8 goals for and 0.5 against.

Form

Italy have won three of their last five and most recently beat Türkiye 3–1.

France have won three of their last five and most recently beat Belgium 4–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 8 times on our records since 1938: Italy 4, France 3, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2026), it was a draw 1–1 at Stade de France.

Biggest margin between these two: Italy by 2 goals in 2024 (3–1).

Players to watch

For Italy, watch Pio Esposito (1 goals a game in 2026).

For France, watch Michael Olise (0.8 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Désiré Doué (0.7 goals a game in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form and history, Italy have the edge.