Italy defeats France 3-1, hands Zidane first loss as coach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Italy secured a 3-1 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League on November 12, 2026, marking their first home win against the French team since 1962. Pio Esposito scored twice, including a penalty, helping Italy recover from an early goal by Michael Olise in the 10th minute. Italy took control with goals from Esposito and Davide Frattesi, sealing the win despite some close efforts from France, who hit the post twice. The match bolstered Italy's chances for the Nations League quarterfinals, putting them at the top of Group A1, one point above Belgium ahead of final fixtures on Sunday.
- •Pio Esposito scores two goals, including a penalty.
- •Michael Olise opens the scoring for France.
- •Italy leads Group A1 ahead of final match.
- •First home victory over France since 1962.
- 10:31 PMThe Guardian Sport — Nations League: Italy roar back to beat France despite Donnarumma’s early howler
- 10:03 PMESPN Soccer — Italy beat France at home for first time since '62, hand Zidane 1st loss
"Loss is Zinedine Zidane’s first as France head coach Spain beat Czechia 2-0 to maintain 100% record Francesco Pio Esposito struck twice to inflict a first defeat on Zinedine Zidane as France head coach as Italy stormed back to win 3-1 at San Siro and go top of their Nations League group. Michael Olise profited on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error to put the visitors in front after 10 minutes, but Italy hit back through Esposito and Davide Frattesi either side of half-time. Continue reading...
"Pio Esposito scored twice as Italy hit back from a goal down to boost their Nations League quarterfinal hopes and hand Zinedine Zidane his first defeat as France head coach.
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External links- The Guardian SportNov 12, 2026, 10:31 PMNations League: Italy roar back to beat France despite Donnarumma’s early howler
Loss is Zinedine Zidane’s first as France head coach Spain beat Czechia 2-0 to maintain 100% record Francesco Pio Esposito struck twice to inflict a first defeat on Zinedine Zidane as France head coach as Italy stormed back to win 3-1 at San Siro and go top of their Nations League group. Michael Olise profited on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error to put the visitors in front after 10 minutes, but Italy hit back through Esposito and Davide Frattesi either side of half-time. Continue reading...
- ESPN SoccerNov 12, 2026, 10:03 PMItaly beat France at home for first time since '62, hand Zidane 1st loss
Pio Esposito scored twice as Italy hit back from a goal down to boost their Nations League quarterfinal hopes and hand Zinedine Zidane his first defeat as France head coach.
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