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Twenty Years After His Infamous World Cup Final Headbutt, Zidane Faces Italy Again as France Coach
Alessandro Bastoni equalized after Michael Olise’s opener, and Gianluigi Donnarumma made several key saves as France finished with 10 men.
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, France drew 1-1 with Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, marking Zinedine Zidane's first home match as head coach.
- Zidane's return to the Stade de France was met with roaring approval from supporters following consecutive 1-0 victories over Turkey and Belgium that established France atop Group A1.
- Forward Michael Olise scored in the 55th minute, but defender Alessandro Bastoni equalized for Italy in the 68th minute; defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off in the 85th minute for a second yellow card.
- France leads UEFA Nations League Group A1 with seven points, while Italy sits in third place with four points following their 4-1 victory over Turkey.
- As they continue their Nations League campaign, France maintains their group lead, aiming to build momentum from an unbeaten start in this competitive tournament.
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Courrier internationalFriday, October 2, at 8:45 p.m., France faces Italy as part of its third League of Nations match. These will be Zinedine's big debut
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