Italy meet France in Milan in Nations League
Italy host France at San Siro in Milan on Thursday 12 Nov 2026 in a UEFA Nations League Group 1 match, with kick-off at 2:45pm ET on Fox Sports 1. France lead the group with 10 points from 12 possible, and a win would secure top spot and a place in the quarter-finals in March. Italy have seven points from four games and sit second, three points behind. Kylian Mbappe is back to full fitness and will lead the France attack, while Ousmane Dembele misses the break with injury.
Key facts
- Croatia will be without Ivan Perisic and five injured players, including Josip Sutalo, Martin Pongracic and Andrej Kramaric.
- Turkiye versus Belgium is also on the Nations League schedule on Thursday, kicking off at 12 p.m. ET on FS1.
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Why it matters
A win would give France top spot in Group 1 and a quarter-final place, while Italy remain in contention.
What changed
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