Italy host France on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:45 (CET), at San Siro in Milan, on matchday 5 of the Nations League. The match is shown live on TF1 in France. Here are the kick-off time, the TV channel, the Group A1 standings and what Les Bleus can secure that night.
The key points in 30 seconds
- Match: Italy vs France.
- Date and time: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:45 (same time in Italy and France, 19:45 GMT).
- Competition: Nations League 2026-27, League A, Group A1, matchday 5.
- Venue: San Siro (Giuseppe Meazza), Milan.
- Broadcast in France: TF1, and free live streaming on TF1+.
Italy vs France: date and kick-off time
The match is scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:45. Italy and France share the same time zone, so kick-off is at 20:45 in both Milan and Paris. The Italian federation chose San Siro for this return fixture: the first meeting ended 1-1 at the Stade de France on 2 October.
Which TV channel is showing Italy vs France?
The match is shown free-to-air on TF1, which broadcasts France’s Nations League matches. It can also be watched live for free on TF1+, on a computer, phone, tablet or smart TV.
If the picture lags behind the live action, our guide streaming delay: how to reduce it explains how to cut the delay.
Group A1 standings before Italy vs France
After four matchdays, Les Bleus top the group with three wins and a draw: 1-0 in Turkey, 1-0 in Belgium, 1-1 against Italy and 4-1 against Belgium.
| Position | Team | Points | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 10 | 4 |
| 2 | Italy | 7 | 4 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 0 | 4 |
What France can secure in Milan
In League A, the top two in each group qualify for the quarter-finals, scheduled for 25 to 30 March 2027. A win at San Siro would be enough for Les Bleus : on 13 points, they could no longer be caught by Italy (10 points at most) or Belgium (12 points at most). France would then be sure to finish top of Group A1.
With a draw or a defeat, everything would be decided on the final matchday, Sunday 15 November: France host Turkey in Bordeaux while Belgium host Italy. Full details in our article France vs Turkey: kick-off time and TV channel. On the same day as Italy vs France, Turkey host Belgium in the group’s other match.
Italy vs France, a fixture steeped in history
The two nations regularly meet on the biggest stages. The most memorable is the 2006 World Cup final in Berlin, won by Italy on penalties. More recently, in November 2024, France won 3-1 at San Siro, also in the Nations League.
Opened in 1926, San Siro is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. It is the usual home of AC Milan and Inter. For the full competition schedule, see our guide Nations League 2026-27: France’s schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Italy vs France kick off?
Kick-off is on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:45 Paris time (19:45 GMT).
Which channel is showing Italy vs France?
TF1, free-to-air, with free live streaming on TF1+.
Where is Italy vs France played?
At San Siro (Giuseppe Meazza) stadium in Milan.
Can France qualify for the quarter-finals in Milan?
Yes. A win would take Les Bleus to 13 points and guarantee first place in Group A1, and therefore a place in the March 2027 quarter-finals.
Sources
FFF — Italy vs France ; FIGC — Italy vs France at San Siro ; TF1 Pro — Nations League 2026-27 ; Équipe-France.fr — schedule and standings. Photo: Prelvini / Wikimedia Commons, public domain. Times may change: check the official schedule before the match.