The French team watched Italy come back and win 3-1 on November 12, 2026 in the Nations League, extending a series of setbacks against the Azzurri.
France experienced another bitter evening against Italy on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Trailing early in the match, the Azzurri showed remarkable resilience to turn the situation around and win 3-1 in Milan, in the Nations League.
This Italian victory is not an isolated incident. It marks the ninth time in history that Italy has beaten France after conceding the opening goal. A statistic that raises questions and gives rise to a genuine curse on the French side.
The second half proved fatal for les Bleus. Dominant in the first half, Didier Deschamps' players watched their opponents return with impressive character strength. The changes made at halftime by the Italian coach bore fruit, transforming a struggling team into a dominant force.
On the French side, this defeat raises questions about the team's ability to maintain their level throughout an entire match. Trailing, les Tricolores managed to take the lead, but they failed to handle the Italian pressure in the closing stages.
This latest setback against the Italians must serve as a lesson. With nine similar cases in the history of confrontations between the two nations, it is becoming urgent for les Bleus to find a solution against this opponent who seems to bring them bad luck.
This Italian victory is not an isolated incident. It marks the ninth time in history that Italy has beaten France after conceding the opening goal. A statistic that raises questions and gives rise to a genuine curse on the French side.
The second half proved fatal for les Bleus. Dominant in the first half, Didier Deschamps' players watched their opponents return with impressive character strength. The changes made at halftime by the Italian coach bore fruit, transforming a struggling team into a dominant force.
On the French side, this defeat raises questions about the team's ability to maintain their level throughout an entire match. Trailing, les Tricolores managed to take the lead, but they failed to handle the Italian pressure in the closing stages.
This latest setback against the Italians must serve as a lesson. With nine similar cases in the history of confrontations between the two nations, it is becoming urgent for les Bleus to find a solution against this opponent who seems to bring them bad luck.
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Source: Ouest-France