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France vs. Italy tonight on Rai 1

France vs. Italy tonight on Rai 1
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Written by Gennaro Marchesi
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France-Italy will be broadcast tonight, Friday 2 October 2026 , on Rai 1. The match closes the first round of the 2026-27 Nations League and is scheduled to take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis with kick-off at 8.45pm.

The live broadcast begins at 20:30 PM with pre-match coverage. Here's how the two teams arrive and their probable lineups.

Where to watch it on TV and streaming

The match will be broadcast free-to-air on Rai 1 , with commentary by the Rai team. It can be streamed on RaiPlay . Kick-off is set for 20:45 PM.

Italy, third day away

Roberto Mancini 's Azzurri are coming off a 4-1 defeat to Turkey and are looking for consistency away from home. Italy's probable lineup (4-3-3): Donnarumma ; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Fagioli; Vergara, Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito.

France, two victories in a row

The hosts have won their first two group matches and are aiming for top spot. France's probable lineup (4-3-3): Maignan ; Koundé, Upamecano, Jacquet, Truffert; Koné, Da Cunha, Rabiot; Olise, Thuram, and Mbappé.

The calendar of Italy

After the match in Saint-Denis , the return matches will be played on Sunday 5 October against Turkey, then on 12 November against France and on 15 November against Belgium.

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