France and Italy drew 1–1 in their UEFA Nations League match at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on October 2. Michael Olise scored for France in the 55th minute; Alessandro Bastoni equalised in the 68th, according to the French Football Federation’s match record.
For readers in India catching up on the European fixture, this is the completed result, not a prediction or a live score feed. Reports about previous France–Italy meetings can appear alongside the latest match, so the October 2, 2026 date and venue are useful checks.
Two second-half goals settled the score
The first half ended without a goal. ESPN’s PA match report describes Olise breaking the deadlock with a free-kick before Bastoni brought Italy level. France’s lead therefore lasted 13 minutes between the recorded goals.
The same report says Dayot Upamecano was dismissed for a second yellow card in the 85th minute. France finished with fewer players, but the final score remained 1–1. That late dismissal belongs to the match story; it should not be mistaken for the moment Italy equalised, which came earlier.
A draw in Zidane’s home debut
The PA report identifies the game as Zinedine Zidane’s first home match in charge of France. A home debut, a second-half lead and a late dismissal provided the backdrop, but none changes the basic result: neither side won.
The scoring sequence also guards against an overly simple reading. France opened the scoring, Italy responded, and the match ended level. The verified record does not by itself explain every tactical decision or establish what either coach thought, so those motives should not be invented from the score.
Where to check the completed record
The FFF match page lists the date, venue, players and goal events, while the ESPN report provides a narrative of the match. The timeline above uses the federation’s 55th- and 68th-minute entries, keeping the score in France–Italy order throughout.
An old preview can still be useful for background but cannot replace the final result. When sharing this game, include the competition and date with “France 1–1 Italy.” This article does not establish an Indian replay provider, a free stream or a subscription entitlement; the linked sources are for the result and match account.
Official records were checked against the linked reporting. Proposals, playback access and unverified details are not presented as established facts.
- French Football Federation: France–Italy official match record ↗
- ESPN / PA: France1–1Italy match report ↗