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How to watch France vs Italy: Free streams and TV channels for Zidane vs Mancini

France host Italy in Paris on 2 October 2026. See kickoff times and the reported free streams and TV channels by country, plus the paid options elsewhere.
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France vs Italy kicks off on Friday, 2 October 2026, at 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET, 11:45 a.m. PT); in Australia, the broadcast starts at 4:45 a.m. AEST on Saturday, 3 October. Legal free streams are listed in Ireland on Virgin Media Play, in France on TF1+, and in Italy on Rai Play. Elsewhere, coverage is on paid TV or streaming services, with the broadcaster depending on your country.

Kickoff time and venue

France host Italy in UEFA Nations League Group A1 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris. The scheduled kickoff is Friday, 2 October 2026, at 7:45 p.m. BST in the UK and Ireland, 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT in North America, and 4:45 a.m. AEST on Saturday, 3 October, in Australia.

Where to watch France vs Italy for free

The reported free legal options are country-specific. A stream being free in one market does not mean it is available without restrictions elsewhere.

  • Ireland: Virgin Media Play, with English commentary.
  • France: TF1+ or TF1.
  • Italy: Rai Play or Rai 1.

Check the broadcaster’s match listing shortly before kickoff for the live player, any account requirements, and confirmation that the match is included. Commentary language is stated for Virgin Media Play; it is not specified for the other listed services.

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TV channels and paid streaming options by country

Where you are Reported broadcaster or service Cost and access Commentary or availability notes
United Kingdom Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view Reported at £2.49 for the event; a full Prime subscription is not required. Commentary language and device availability not stated.
United States FS1; Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fox One Subscription or service terms apply; event-specific prices not stated. Check each provider’s channel lineup and local availability.
Canada DAZN or Fubo DAZN was reported at CA$24.99 per month; Fubo pricing not stated. Commentary language and trial terms not stated.
Australia beIN SPORTS 3 beIN SPORTS was reported at AU$16.99 per month or AU$169.99 per year, with a seven-day trial. Confirm the match is included in the selected plan and check the trial’s current terms.
India Sony Sports Network Price and subscription terms not stated. TV and streaming availability not specified.
MENA beIN SPORTS Price and subscription terms not stated. Check the local beIN listing for the channel and streaming option.
South Africa DStv Stream Price and subscription terms not stated. Check the local listing for the match and package.

The UK, US, Canada, and Australia services and prices above were reported in match coverage and can change. Treat them as leads, not a guarantee of current rights or price: confirm the fixture on the provider’s official schedule before paying. For other countries, UEFA’s regional broadcaster listing is the best place to check the rights holder.

Can you watch the match while travelling?

Broadcast rights are sold by territory, so a service available at home may not carry the match where you are travelling. Check the local rights holder and the streaming service’s terms before kickoff. A VPN does not guarantee access: a broadcaster may block a connection or restrict viewing under its terms, and a subscription from another country may not include the fixture abroad.

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What to know about France vs Italy

Zinedine Zidane is set for his first home match as France coach after two away wins. Roberto Mancini has returned for a second stint in charge of Italy. Ahead of the game, Mancini said: “Facing Zidane will be a pleasure, but this isn’t a duel between us.” He described it as “a great game between France and Italy, teams who are still trying to figure things out,” adding that the match would be useful to the process whatever the result.

Group A1 form and players to watch

France lead the group with six points after two 1–0 wins. Italy have three points, having lost 2–0 and then won 4–1. Kylian Mbappé is sidelined with a knee injury; Michael Olise is a key France attacking threat, while Francesco Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi are Italy players to watch. The expected crowd is close to 80,000 at France’s national stadium.

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Why head-to-head totals differ

There is no single settled total in the match listings: Al Jazeera’s current table gives 41 meetings, with France on 12 wins, Italy on 20, and nine draws; TechRadar lists 39 meetings, with France on 12 wins, Italy on 19, and eight draws. The counts differ, so neither should be presented as an undisputed record.

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