Italy and France draw 1-1 in Zidane's coaching debut
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Italy held France to a 1-1 draw during Zinedine Zidane's first match as head coach at home on October 2, 2026. Despite a stunning goal from Samuel Olise, Italy's resilience ensured they equalized. This encounter marks another competitive meeting between the two nations, further intensifying their rivalry.
- •Match occurred on October 2, 2026.
- •Samuel Olise scored for France.
- •Italy equalized to secure the draw.
- •Zidane's debut was highly anticipated.
- •Both teams continue to prepare for their upcoming fixtures.
- 10:05 PMESPN Soccer — Italy spoil Zidane's France homecoming, cancel out Olise's stunner
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — How Donnarumma’s excellence denied Zidane win in first home game as France boss
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Italy claim draw to spoil Zidane’s first home game in charge of France
"Alessandro Bastoni spoiled Zinedine Zidane’s homecoming as France head coach as Italy earned a 1-1 draw in their Nations League clash in Paris. The Inter Milan centre-back was the surprise scorer as the Stade de France’s welcome for their former star player ended in somewhat muted fashion with centre-back Dayot Upamecano sent off five minutes from the end.
"France 1-1 Italy: French fans were treated to an exciting game at Stade de France but did not get the result they expected, mainly because of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s display
"Italy once again proved a formidable foe for Zinedine Zidane, securing a 1-1 draw in Zidane's home debut as France coach on Friday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 2, 2026, 10:05 PMItaly spoil Zidane's France homecoming, cancel out Olise's stunner
Italy once again proved a formidable foe for Zinedine Zidane, securing a 1-1 draw in Zidane's home debut as France coach on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:36 PMHow Donnarumma’s excellence denied Zidane win in first home game as France boss
France 1-1 Italy: French fans were treated to an exciting game at Stade de France but did not get the result they expected, mainly because of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s display
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:33 PMItaly claim draw to spoil Zidane’s first home game in charge of France
Alessandro Bastoni spoiled Zinedine Zidane’s homecoming as France head coach as Italy earned a 1-1 draw in their Nations League clash in Paris. The Inter Milan centre-back was the surprise scorer as the Stade de France’s welcome for their former star player ended in somewhat muted fashion with centre-back Dayot Upamecano sent off five minutes from the end.
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