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Italy to Face France in Nations League Semi-final

Two Heavyweights Clash for Final Spot

Italy and France will battle it out for a place in the UEFA Nations League final after both sides secured their spots in the last four with impressive group stage performances.

Italy, the reigning European champions, topped Group A1 with four wins and two draws, while France finished top of Group A3 with three wins, two draws, and one defeat.

The two sides have met twice in the Nations League before, with France winning 3-1 in the group stage in 2018 and Italy winning 2-1 in the semi-final in 2021.

Key Players to Watch

Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Goalkeeper)

Leonardo Bonucci (Defender)

Marco Verratti (Midfielder)

Federico Chiesa (Forward)

France

Hugo Lloris (Goalkeeper)

Raphael Varane (Defender)

Paul Pogba (Midfielder)

Kylian Mbappe (Forward)

What to Expect

The match is expected to be a close and exciting affair, with both sides possessing dangerous attacking threats and solid defenses.

Italy will be looking to continue their good form in the competition and reach the final for the second time in three editions of the Nations League.

France will be aiming to avenge their semi-final defeat to Italy in 2021 and secure their place in the final for the first time.

When and Where

The match will take place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:45 p.m. local time.