UEFA Nations League: Olise and Upamecano return to France’s lineup against Italy

Michael Olise is back in France’s starting lineup for the Italy test after his magic off the bench against Belgium.

By Eskender Tamrat · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano return to France's starting lineup to face Italy.
The match marks Zinedine Zidane's first fixture at Stade de France as Les Bleus manager.
Ousmane Dembélé serves as France captain in the absence of Kylian Mbappé.

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Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano have returned to France's starting lineup for their UEFA Nations League clash against Italy at Stade de France. The match marks Zinedine Zidane's first game at the venue since taking over as head coach of Les Bleus. Olise earned the starting spot after scoring a solo winner from the bench against Belgium in France's previous 1-0 victory.

Upamecano starts in central defense alongside Jeremy Jacquet, while Ousmane Dembélé captains the side with Kylian Mbappé absent. For Italy, manager Roberto Mancini has recalled Nürnberg's Mohamed Ali Zoma to the matchday squad as Azzurri travel to face the French side.

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UEFA Nations League: Olise and Upamecano return to France’s lineup against Italy

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