Italy beat France 3-1 to leave Nations League group finely poised
Italy beat France 3-1 in Milan, ending France coach Zinédine Zidane’s unbeaten start in the Nations League group stage. Italy and France are level on 10 points, with Belgium one point behind before Sunday’s final matches.
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Italy came from behind to beat France 3-1 in Milan on Thursday, leaving both teams level on 10 points at the top of their Nations League group with one round remaining. The result was France coach Zinédine Zidane’s first defeat in the group stage.
Michael Olise put France ahead after 10 minutes, but Pio Esposito equalised for Italy in the 26th minute. Davide Frattesi scored the winner in the 63rd minute, and Esposito added his second from the penalty spot 12 minutes later, UEFA reported.
France played without captain and leading scorer Kylian Mbappé, who was described by the Italian news agency ANP as carrying a minor injury. Belgium, third on nine points after beating Turkey 2-1, also remain in contention for a quarter-final place.
The group will be decided on Sunday: Belgium host Italy, while France play Turkey, who have no points and have been eliminated. Italy and France are level on points, but Belgium’s result leaves the top two places unsettled.
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