# Nations League: Italy draw with 10-man France

> Italy equalize against 10-man France in Nations League.
- Title: Nations League: Italy draw with 10-man France · the Guardian
- Summary: Italy equalize against 10-man France in Nations League. Italy drew 1-1 with France despite playing with 10 men after Upamecano's red card, while Northern…
- Keywords: italy, france, belgium, northern ireland, ukraine, nations league, stade de france, zidane, mancini, kieran morrison, ciaron brown, poland
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/02/nations-league-roundup-france-italy-northern-ireland-ukraine-belgium
- Published: 2026-10-02T21:11:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: italy, france, belgium, northern ireland, ukraine, nations league, stade de france, zidane, mancini, kieran morrison, ciaron brown, poland
## Italy draw with 10-man France
Italy earned a 1-1 draw against France in Nations League despite playing with 10 men after Upamecano's late red card.

> Zidane said afterwards: 'We would have liked to win for our fans tonight but I was obviously really touched and delighted to be back at the Stade de France.'
## France's goal from Michael Olise
Michael Olise scored France's goal in the 55th minute with a curling shot that went in off the crossbar.
## Italy's equalizer from Bastoni
Alessandro Bastoni equalized with a low shot inside the right post after poor defense in the second half.
## Donnarumma's saves
Gianluigi Donnarumma made key saves to frustrate fans and preserve a point for Italy.
## Upamecano sent off
Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card late in the game, leaving France with 10 men.
## Northern Ireland beat Ukraine
Northern Ireland stunned Ukraine 3-0 to go clear at the top of their group and boost promotion hopes.
## Ciaron Brown scores twice
Ciaron Brown scored twice for Northern Ireland, including a 33rd cap goal in the 19th minute.
## Northern Ireland manager's comments
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill praised the team's performance and patient build-up to goals.

> O’Neill said: 'The early goal helps settle us into the game. The second goal was a brilliant goal. We worked it the length of the pitch.'
## Poland dominate Romania
Poland defeated Romania 6-0 with Robert Lewandowski scoring a hat-trick and a penalty.
## Key takeaway

Italy drew 1-1 with France despite playing with 10 men after Upamecano's red card, while Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 to boost promotion hopes.