Nations League: what time and on which channel to watch Italy–France, the return leg?

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 1, 2026 at 05:35 p.m.
The Italy–France return clash in the 2026 Nations League will be played on Thursday, November 12, in Milan. Times, TV channel, streaming in France and broadcasters abroad: here’s how to follow the Blues from France… and almost everywhere in the world.

San Siro will light up the spotlight again, but one question looms even before kickoff: where to watch Italy-France live on TV and streaming? The Italy-France Nations League 2026/27 match is set for Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, better known as San Siro, in Milan.

This reversed France–Italy fixture will constitute the fifth matchday of Group 1 in League A. Just over a month earlier, the two sides had already met at the Stade de France after the first leg on October 2.

TF1 and TF1+ to watch Italy-France live

For French viewers, Italy vs. France will be shown free of charge on TF1 starting Thursday evening, November 12, with kick-off at 8:45 p.m. Those who prefer to watch the match streaming from a computer, smartphone, tablet or connected TV can access it via TF1+.

The TF1 group holds live rights to France's matches in this phase of the Nations League. For its autumn 2026 fixtures, TF1 also names Grégoire Margotton and Bixente Lizarazu as commentators, with Saber Desfarges reporting from the sidelines, right beside the Blues.

Which channel can you watch Italy–France on from Italy?

Beyond the Alps, the clash is sure to attract a lot of attention. For the 2026/27 edition of the Nations League, UEFA lists among its Italian partners RaiPlay, Mediaset and Sky Italia. Sky also notes that the Nations League is available on its networks as well as streaming on NOW.

Heads up: UEFA's published list identifies the competition’s partner broadcasters in each territory, which doesn’t necessarily mean every match will be shown on all the channels listed. As November 12 nears, it’s worth double-checking the exact local schedule.

Where to watch Italy vs. France across Europe?

Away supporters will have a variety of options. In the United Kingdom, UEFA says Prime Video UK will stream matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, so the Italy–France game falls into this category. In Germany, the announced partners include DAZN, Das Erste, RTL+ and ZDF; in Spain, UEFA points to RTVE Play; in Portugal, to RTP and Sport TV Portugal.

Fans based in Switzerland can access, notably, RTS, SRF, RSI and DAZN, while in the Netherlands the listed partners are Ziggo Sport and NOS. In Belgium, the lineup of broadcasters includes VTM GO, with certain matches also available via UEFA.tv depending on territorial restrictions.

United States, Canada and Latin America: the Nations League broadcasters

Even from afar, the France–Italy showdown will remain accessible. In the United States, FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX are among the rights holders for the 2026/27 Nations League. In Canada, the competition is set to stream on DAZN.

In Latin America, Disney+ stands out as one of the leading broadcasters: the platform is notably listed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, and Venezuela. In Brazil, the UEFA listing includes both Disney+ and SporTV, while in Mexico the rights are tied to Sky Mexico.

A quick calculation: the 8:45 p.m. kickoff in Milan will correspond to 2:45 p.m. on the U.S. and Canada East Coast and 11:45 a.m. on the West Coast. In Buenos Aires or São Paulo, it will be 4:45 p.m.

Africa, the Middle East and Asia: where to watch Italy–France?

In the Maghreb and the Middle East, check out beIN Connect, notably in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. In several Sub-Saharan African countries, the rights are carried by DStv Stream or New World TV, depending on the territory.

Across Asia, broadcast rights are once again changing hands. India and several subcontinent countries are tied to Sony Sports Network, China to iQIYI Sports, Japan to DAZN, South Korea to SPOTV NOW, and Indonesia to Vision+. Australia and New Zealand, for their part, sit under the umbrella of beIN SPORTS.

For night owls — or early birds — the match will kick off overnight from November 12 to 13 across Asia: 1:15 a.m. in India, 4:45 a.m. in Japan and South Korea, and 6:45 a.m. in Sydney.

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