France vs Italy Today: Kickoff Time, Where to Watch and Mbappé Team News
France meet Italy on Friday, October 2, 2026, in the UEFA Nations League at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45 local time (18:45 UTC, 14:45 ET). For viewers in India, that is 00:15 IST on Saturday, October 3. The key late team question is how France respond without captain Kylian Mbappé, who left the squad to recover from an injury.
When is France vs Italy?
The League A Group 1 match is scheduled for Friday, October 2, at 20:45 in France and Italy. That is 19:45 in the UK, 14:45 on the US East Coast and 00:15 on October 3 in India. The venue is the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.
Where can I watch France vs Italy?
Broadcast rights depend on your country. In the United States, the match is listed for FS2 with streaming through Fubo. In the United Kingdom, it is listed on Amazon Prime Video as a pay-per-view event. Check the match listing in your local broadcaster’s official app before paying for access; a subscription may not include every live event. Viewers in other countries should use their official regional Nations League rights holder rather than an unverified “free stream” page.
Is Mbappé playing?
No. Kylian Mbappé returned to Real Madrid for recovery after an injury and is unavailable for France’s meeting with Italy, according to France coach Zinédine Zidane’s pre-match comments. France have opened their Nations League campaign with two 1–0 wins over Türkiye and Belgium, so their attack will be watched closely without its captain.
Why does this match matter?
France entered the fixture top of Group A1 on six points from two matches. Italy had three points after a loss to Belgium and a 4–1 win over Türkiye. A France victory would widen the gap between them; Italy can close it with an away result. The group also includes Belgium and Türkiye, making each direct meeting important in the race for the knockout places.
What should fans check before kickoff?
Look for the confirmed starting elevens, any late changes to the broadcast listing and the match’s official live score. Predicted lineups are only forecasts. This guide reflects pre-match information and does not claim a result.
