France vs Italy will be played on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. Brasília time. The match is part of Matchday 3 in Group A1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League and is scheduled for the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The French Football Federation lists a 20:45 local kick-off.
What time is France vs Italy in Brazil?
- Date: October 2, 2026, Friday
- Time in France: 20:45
- Brasília time: 15:45
- Stadium: Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Competition: 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, League A, Group A1, Matchday 3
The Brazil conversion reflects Saint-Denis being on Central European Summer Time, CEST, UTC+2, on October 2, while Brasília remains on UTC-3. The difference on that date is five hours. Other Brazilian time zones may have a different local kick-off.
Who is in Group A1?
League A Group A1 contains France, Italy, Belgium and Türkiye. UEFA confirmed this line-up for the 2026/27 edition. France vs Italy is scheduled for Matchday 3, after each team has played twice in September.
| Team | Fixtures before France vs Italy |
|---|---|
| France | Türkiye vs France on Sep. 25; Belgium vs France on Sep. 28 |
| Italy | Italy vs Belgium on Sep. 25; Türkiye vs Italy on Sep. 28 |
That means the exact standings on October 2 will depend on the results of those opening two rounds. The schedule itself, however, is already set by the official competition bodies.
What are France and Italy's next matches?
After the match in Saint-Denis, both teams play again three days later and complete the league phase in November. The times below are converted to Brasília time from the European local kick-off times listed for each match.
| Date | Match | Brasília time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 5 | France vs Belgium | 15:45 |
| Oct. 5 | Italy vs Türkiye | 15:45 |
| Nov. 12 | Italy vs France | 16:45 |
| Nov. 15 | France vs Türkiye | 16:45 |
| Nov. 15 | Belgium vs Italy | 16:45 |
The one-hour change for the November fixtures is due to France, Italy and Belgium being back on Central European Time, CET, UTC+1, while Brasília remains on UTC-3.
What is at stake in Group A1 in the 2026/27 Nations League?
In League A, the winners and runners-up of the four groups advance to the quarter-finals, scheduled for March 2027. The 2026/27 edition also has specific retention and relegation rules because the Nations League will be reorganized again from 2028/29.
According to UEFA, the two highest-ranked third-placed teams in League A remain in the division. The two lowest-ranked third-placed teams and the two highest-ranked fourth-placed teams enter play-offs against League B sides, while the two lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams are relegated directly.
Is there a confirmed broadcast in Brazil?
The official sources reviewed for this update confirm the date, time, stadium, group and fixture list, but they do not provide a specific confirmed TV channel or streaming platform for Brazil. This guide therefore does not assign the match to a broadcaster without an official announcement. Check the competition's official listings and rights holders closer to October 2.
Official sources
Fixtures and groups: UEFA. Competition format and 2026/27 rules: UEFA. France vs Italy kick-off and stadium: French Football Federation. Italy schedule and Saint-Denis confirmation: Italian Football Federation.
