France v Italy: kick-off time, TV channel and how to watch Nations League clash

France host Italy on Friday, 2 October 2026, in the third round of matches in Group 1 of Ligue des Nations A, with the hosts seeking a third successive victory.

Les Bleus lead the group after winning their opening two games, while Italy need a strong result in Paris to move closer to second place and revive their campaign.

The match will be played at the Stade de France in Paris, with kick-off at 18:45 GMT.

Viewers in sub-Saharan Africa can watch on SuperSport, New World TV or DStv Stream. In the MENA region, the game will be shown on beIN SPORTS, while DAZN holds the rights in Germany and Canada.

In France, coverage will be provided by La chaine L’Equipe and TF1. The match is also available on ATV and S Sport TV in Turkey, Ziggo Sport 3 in the Netherlands and Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom.

France in control after perfect start

France began their Nations League campaign with narrow 0-1 victories away to Turkey and Belgium. Those results have given Didier Deschamps’ side six points from two matches, while they have yet to concede a goal.

That record leaves France at the top of the group and gives them confidence ahead of a meeting with Italy, who sit third on three points.

The Azzurri suffered a 0-2 defeat by Belgium in their opening fixture but responded in emphatic fashion, beating Turkey 1-4. A positive result against the group leaders would give Italy a significant boost as they attempt to strengthen their position.

France and Italy have met 41 times. Italy have the better overall record, with 19 wins to France’s 12, while the other 10 matches ended in draws.

Recent meetings, however, have favoured France. Les Bleus have won four of the teams’ last five encounters.

France favourites in pre-match odds

Available betting odds make France clear favourites, giving the hosts approximately a 69% chance of victory. A draw is rated at 20%, while Italy are given an 11% chance of winning.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-0 France victory.

The betting company 1xbet lists France at 1.41 to win, with a draw priced at 5.10 and an Italy victory at 6.50.