France
ItalyFrance: 16. Maignan - 2. Kalulu, 3. Truffert, 4. Upamecano (till 85), 22. Jacquet - 11. Olise, 14. Rabiot, 21. Da Cunha (Lacroix M., 87) - 9. Cherki (Camavinga, 76), 20. Doue D. (Barcola B., 76) - 7. Dembele O.
Substitution: Camavinga (from 76); Barcola B. (from 76); Lacroix M. (from 87)
Bench: 1. Restes, 23. Butez - 5. Kounde, 15. Yoro - 8. Koné M., 18. Akliouche - 13. Diouf A., 19. Lepaul
Yellow Cards: Upamecano 73, 85
Red cards: Upamecano 85'
Italy: 1. Donnarumma G. - 2. Kayode M., 5. Calafiori, 6. Bastoni, 19. Scalvini - 8. Tonali (Barella, 62) - 10. Fagioli (Scamacca, 90), 16. Frattesi (Doumbia, 80) - 7. Pio Esposito (Vergara A., 62), 9. Kean M., 20. Esposito Se. (Maldini D., 80)
Substitution: Barella (from 62); Vergara A. (from 62); Doumbia (from 80); Maldini D. (from 80); Scamacca (from 90)
Bench: 12. Carnesecchi, 13. Vicario G. - 3. Ruggeri, 22. Di Lorenzo, 23. Mancini G. - 4. Ricci S. - 14. Zoma
Yellow Cards: Fagioli 54; Kean M. 73; Vergara A. 82; Bastoni 90
Zinedine Zidane made a symbolic return to the Stade de France
Olise found the breakthrough France had been chasing all evening
Italy made a statement in difficult conditions
Roberto Mancini endured a disappointing return to the Italy dugout
Zinedine Zidane made a winning start as France head coach
Roberto Mancini has officially been unveiled as the new head coach of the Italy national team
The legendary former midfielder has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until 2030
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Michael Olise< etched his name into FIFA World Cup history
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Didier Deschamps' side delivered one of the most convincing performances of the knockout stage
France delivered a statement performance, finishing top of the group
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France produced a commanding second-half display to defeat Senegal
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Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.
Italy’s nightmare continues
France delivered a confident and composed performance in Washington
Gennaro Gattuso’s side delivered when it mattered most
he qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 19 nations already securing their place at the expanded 48-team tournament
The Norway National Team completed a flawless qualifying campaign
For Ukraine, all hopes now rest on the upcoming showdown with Iceland in Warsaw
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Ukraine head coach shared his thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Deschamps insists that his team is fully focused on victory and making history
Les Bleus only need a draw to secure their place at the tournament
France’s preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Ukraine has been hit by concerns over the fitness of two key players
Didier Deschamps has confirmed receiving an offer from the Saudi Pro League to take over a managerial role once his spell with the France national team ends after the 2026 World Cup
Zidane has long been tipped to take over the French national team
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France missed the chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
There is cautious optimism that Kylian could return to action in time for the upcoming La Liga match
France took another confident step towards securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 25-year-old is expected to feature in France’s upcoming UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches
