Uefa Nations League today: How to watch France v Italy, TV channels & live stream
How will France and Italy fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options
The Zinedine Zidane era of the French national team is up and running with Les Bleus opening their Uefa Nations League campaign with back-to-back victories over Turkey and Belgium.
If French fans expected Zidane’s team to look drastically different to the one that played under Didier Deschamps, though, they may have been disappointed by the stodgy performances produced in the first two matches which were both won by a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
Italy are also embarking on a new under Roberto Mancini who was surely delighted by the 4-1 win over Turkey in the Azzurri’s last outing. This heavyweight clash will be intriguing for a number of reasons.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Uefa Nations League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
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France v Italy Time (ET): 7.45pm BST (2.45pm ET)
Stadium: Stade de France (Paris)
How to watch United States: FS2, Stream on Fubo
Canada: Stream on Fubo
United Kingdom: Watch on Amazon Prime PPV
What to watch for Zidane’s first home match as France manager will be an occasion to remember. The 54-year-old is a former World Cup winner as a player and is expected to lead Les Bleus to the same level of success as a coach.
There is also pressure on Mancini to ensure Italy finally start building towards the future after the failure to qualify for three World Cups in a row. The 4-1 win over Turkey suggests Mancini has found a way to energise his players with Francesco Pio Esposito particularly impressive in Bursa.
France and Italy’s rivalry is one of the fiercest in international soccer. The atmosphere at the Stade de France will be electric, not just because Zidane is set to make his home bow as Les Bleus boss. The outcome will have a big bearing on who wins Group 1 at the A level of the Nations League.
Player to watch: Michael Olise, France - With Kylian Mbappé sidelined through injury, Michael Olise is likely to be France’s main man in the final third. Olise has 13 goal involvements in his last 14 outings for his national team and scored a stunning winner against Belgium.
