France suffered their first defeat under Zinedine Zidane as Francesco Pio Esposito scored twice to give Italy a 3–1 Nations League victory at San Siro.
Michael Olise put France ahead after 10 minutes, punishing Gianluigi Donnarumma’s misplaced pass with a low finish at the near post. Italy equalised in the 26th minute when Esposito turned in Nicolò Cambiaghi’s delivery.
France had opportunities to regain control. Bradley Barcola struck the post before the interval, while Donnarumma tipped Rayan Cherki’s
long-range effort onto the woodwork early in the second half.
Italy then missed a chance to take the lead when Sebastiano Esposito fired a penalty wide after Malo Gusto fouled Cambiaghi.
The reprieve lasted just three minutes. Substitute Federico Dimarco supplied Davide Frattesi, whose first-time finish put the hosts ahead.
Francesco Pio Esposito sealed the result from the penalty spot with 15 minutes remaining, after Dayot Upamecano brought down Antonio Vergara.
Eduardo Camavinga appeared for 10 minutes, while Ibrahima Konaté remained an unused substitute. Kylian Mbappé was absent through injury.
Italy moved top of Group A1, keeping qualification in their own hands before facing Belgium. France finished with 17 shots to Italy’s 11, but could not turn their chances into a second goal.
