Why is Italy’s 3-1 win over France trending?
Italy’s 3-1 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League is trending because it marked their first home win over France in 64 years, securing top spot in Group A1. The win also ended Zinedine Zidane’s undefeated record as France manager, adding to the significance of the match.
What happened
- 13 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC (game time)
Italy beat France 3-1 at San Siro, with Francesco Pio Esposito scoring twice and Davide Frattesi adding the third goal [1][2]
- Earlier
France took an early lead after a Donnarumma error allowed Michael Olise to score [1][2]
What you need to know
Italy now leads Group A1 on points and head-to-head record over France, both on 10 points [1][2].
The win was Italy’s first home victory over France since a 1962 friendly [1][3].
France’s Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as manager in this match [1][2].
Sunday’s final group games will decide the quarter-final spots: Italy vs Belgium, France vs Turkey [1][2]
The long-term impact on Italy’s Nations League campaign remains unclear, as Belgium and Turkey still have games to play [1][2].
Background
The UEFA Nations League is a quadrennial international football tournament for men’s national teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Italy and France are in Group A1, alongside Belgium and Turkey [1][2].
Italy’s victory was historic due to the rarity of beating France on home soil, with their last win coming in 1962. The match also highlighted Italy’s resilience, as they fought back from a 1-0 deficit [1][3].
France’s absence of stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé due to injury did not prevent them from dominating early, but Italy’s late goals turned the tide [2].
Questions people ask
What does this win mean for Italy’s Nations League campaign?
It puts Italy in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals, as they now lead Group A1. However, they must win their final group game against Belgium to secure the top spot [1][2].
Why is this match significant for Zinedine Zidane?
This was Zidane’s first defeat as France manager, ending his undefeated start with three wins and a draw in previous games [1][2].
Who scored the winning goals for Italy?
Francesco Pio Esposito scored twice, and Davide Frattesi added the third goal in a dramatic comeback [1][2][3].
Where this came from
[1] bbc.com
Italy 3-1 France: Italy come from behind to beat Zidane's France
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[2] aljazeera.com
Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group
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[3] football-italia.net
Scalvini: ‘Mancini told Italy this is a game we’ll remember when we are old’
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