Nations League: Italy draw with 10-man France

Italy equalize against 10-man France in Nations League.

Oct 2, 2026

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Nations League: Italy draw with 10-man France

Italy equalize against 10-man France in Nations League.

In brief

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 Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 to boost promotion hopes. Originally reported by the Guardian.

Italy draw with 10-man France

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

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

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

Donnarumma's saves

Gianluigi Donnarumma made key saves to frustrate fans and preserve a point for Italy.

Upamecano sent off

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 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 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'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 dominate Romania

Poland defeated Romania 6-0 with Robert Lewandowski scoring a hat-trick and a penalty.

What matters most

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.

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