Zinedine Zidane's tenure as France manager has begun with an almost flawless record, securing two wins in the UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus defeated Turkey 1-0, with captain Kylian Mbappe scoring before sustaining an injury, and then beat Belgium. Michael Olise sealed the victory against Belgium. France now tops League A Group 1 with six points.

Meanwhile, Roberto Mancini's second spell as Italy coach saw an initial 2-0 defeat to Belgium, followed by a dominant 4-1 win over Turkey. Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Pio Esposito were among the goalscorers for Italy. The two football heavyweights are set to clash in Paris at Stade de France, with France aiming to continue their winning streak and Italy seeking to build momentum towards the next Euros.