Roberto Mancini is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 formation. Gianluigi Donnarumma should start in goal, with Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni and Calafiori forming the defensive line. Barella, Tonali and Doumbia are tipped to feature in midfield, while Vergara, Pio Esposito and Sebastiano Esposito could lead the attack.
France are also expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation under Zinedine Zidane. Mike Maignan is likely to start between the posts, behind a back four of Gusto, Jacquet, Upamecano and Truffert. Cherki, Tchouameni and Rabiot are expected to form the midfield trio, with Olise, Doué and Mbappé leading the French attack.
ITALY (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Doumbia; Vergara, P. Esposito, S. Esposito.
Manager: Roberto Mancini.
FRANCE (4-3-3): Maignan; Gusto, Jacquet, Upamecano, Truffert; Cherki, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Doué, Mbappé.
Manager: Zinedine Zidane.
Italy vs France: Date, kick-off time and venue
Italy vs France will be played on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:45 pm local time.
The fixture is part of the fifth matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League group stage.