France is set to face Italy in a crucial UEFA Nations League Group 1, League A match at San Siro. France currently leads the group with 10 points, while Italy is second with 7 points. A draw or win will secure France's qualification for the quarter-finals. Key forward Kylian Mbappé will miss the game due to muscular pain, as confirmed by coach Zidane, who hopes for his return against Turkey. Mbappé has been sidelined for several matches, including the previous three.

France also faces other significant absences, including Aurélien Tchouaméni, Marcus Thuram, Pierre Kalulu, Ousmane Dembélé, William Saliba, and Jules Koundé. To cover for these, Paris Saint-Germain's Senny Mayulu, Elye Junior Cropi, and Saël Kumbedi have been called up. The first leg between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw, with Michael Olise scoring for France and Alessandro Bastoni for Italy.