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France struggles after early lead against Italy, player injured

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

France struggles after early lead against Italy, player injured

Summary

France initially led against Italy thanks to an early error from goalkeeper Donnarumma. However, the match turned in the second half as Davide Frattesi equalized for Italy at 1-1, followed by a serious incident where French player Doué lost part of a tooth due to an elbow from Frattesi. Subsequent to this, Upamecano conceded a penalty, which Pio Esposito converted to give Italy a 2-1 lead. Meanwhile, Sebastiano Esposito missed a penalty opportunity earlier in the match. The match remains ongoing as both teams vie for an important result.

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By the Numbers

•France leads early after Donnarumma's mistake.
•Frattesi equalizes for Italy with a goal.
•Doué injures mouth, loses part of a tooth.
•Upamecano concedes a penalty; Esposito scores.
•Sebastiano Esposito fails to convert a penalty.

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What they're saying

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It had all started so well! France took an early lead in Italy after a blunder by Donnarumma. But in the second half, little went right for Zidane's team. After Davide Frattesi scored to make it 2–...
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