Olise shines, Upamecano sees red as France and Italy share spoils at Stade de France

Michael Olise scored yet another wonder goal in France’s draw with Italy.

By Eskender Tamrat · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:45 PM

Key Things to Know

France and Italy drew 1-1 at the Stade de France with Michael Olise and Alessandro Bastoni scoring.
Dayot Upamecano was sent off five minutes before full time after picking up a second yellow card.
Olise scored a free kick to claim his tenth goal across all competitions this season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

France and Italy drew 1-1 at the Stade de France on Friday in head coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game in charge. Michael Olise scored for France with a brilliant free kick in the second half, while Alessandro Bastoni found the net for Italy. France finished the contest with ten men after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card five minutes before the end of regular time.

The draw keeps France at the top of their group ahead of Monday's clash against Belgium at the Stade de France. Upamecano is now set to serve a suspension for that match, while Olise has contributed either a goal or an assist in each of France's first three matches under Zidane.

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Olise shines, Upamecano sees red as France and Italy share spoils at Stade de France

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