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France vs Italy: Nations League kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, prediction, h2h results, odds today

By Matt Verri,

2 days ago

France host Italy in a huge Nations League showdown in Paris tonight.

Les Bleus are in action for the first time since they were beaten in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by Spain , with long-serving manager Didier Deschamps keeping his job despite that disappointment in Germany.

It was an even more frustrating summer for Italy, who scraped through their group in unconvincing fashion and were then beaten by Switzerland in the last 16 , in what was a hugely disappointing defence of their European crown.

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The focus now shifts to the Nations League for Azzurri head coach Luciano Spalletti, with these two sides drawn in the same group (A2) as Belgium and Israel.

Date, kick-off time and venue

France vs Italy is scheduled for a 7:45pm BST kick-off tonight on Friday September 6, 2024.

The match will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, home of PSG.

Where to watch France vs Italy

TV channel and live stream: A UK broadcaster has not yet been confirmed for the match.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog .

France vs Italy team news

France XI : Maignan; Clauss, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Fofana, Griezmann; Olise, Mbappe, Barcola

Subs: Areola, Samba, Kounde, Bade, Upamecano, Digne, Kone, Guendouzi, Thuram, Dembele, Kolo Muani, Zaire-Emery

Italy XI : Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Cambiasso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, DiMarco; Pellegrini, Retegui

Subs: Vicario, Meret, Okoli, Buongiorno, Gatti, Kean, Bellanova, Brescianni, Fagioli, Raspadori, Udogie, Zaccagni

France vs Italy prediction

Italy were largely unimpressive at the Euros and this is an incredibly tough test for them as they look to swiftly bounce back.

Injury issues have slightly impacted France’s depth, particularly in defence, but they should have more than enough attacking talent to get the job done here.

France to win, 3-1.