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Eduardo Camavinga plays 15 minutes in France’s draw vs Italy

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga came on as a substitute for the outgoing Rayan Cherki in France’s 1-1 draw with Italy at Stade de France on Friday. France went ahead after a belter of a goal from Michael Olise in…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:48 PM
Eduardo Camavinga plays 15 minutes in France’s draw vs Italy
Key Things to Know
  • Eduardo Camavinga played 15 minutes as a substitute in France's 1-1 draw against Italy.
  • Michael Olise scored for France, while Alessandro Bastoni netted Italy's equalizer following an error by Lucas Da Cunha.
  • France defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off with a second yellow card shortly after Camavinga came on.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga featured for 15 minutes as a second-half substitute in France's 1-1 draw against Italy at Stade de France. Camavinga replaced Rayan Cherki in the 75th minute after Michael Olise scored for France and Alessandro Bastoni equalized for Italy following a mistake by Lucas Da Cunha.

Shortly after Camavinga entered, France defender Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card and was sent off. Despite France being reduced to ten men and Camavinga dropping deeper defensively, the midfielder forced two notable saves from Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. France next faces Belgium on Monday night.

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