Italy and France draw 1-1 in Nations League clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Italy secured a 1-1 draw against France in a Nations League match in Paris on October 2, 2026. Alessandro Bastoni scored the equalizer for Italy after initially leading to a hard-fought performance that showcased the team's resilience. Despite being outnumbered late in the match after Dayot Upamecano’s red card, Italy pushed for a winner. Bastoni, who previously faced challenges, expressed confidence in the team's abilities moving forward, stating they can compete with anyone when playing at this level.
- •Italy and France played to a 1-1 draw on October 2, 2026.
- •Bastoni scored Italy's equalizer against France.
- •Italy showed resilience despite facing a late red card against them.
- •Bastoni cites team confidence after strong performance against France.
- •The result improves Italy’s outlook in the Nations League.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bastoni: ‘If Italy can play like this with France, we can do it against anyone’
"Alessandro Bastoni admits he ‘didn’t expect to score two goals’ in two Nations League games, but ‘if Italy can play like this against France in Paris, we can do it against anyone.’The Inter ...
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