Italy and France have met 13 times. Italy hold the edge with 7 wins to 3, with 3 drawn. It's a record that frames Italy as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 34 goals — an average of 2.6 per game, marking this out as a balanced fixture for goals. Italy have scored 20, France 14.
Their most recent meeting (November 17, 2024) finished Italy 1–3 France in the UEFA Nations League - League A.
Nov 17, 2024
Italy1 - 3France
UEFA Nations League - League A
Sep 06, 2024
France1 - 3Italy
UEFA Nations League - League A
Nov 20, 2023
France0 - 0Italy
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Sep 12, 2023
Italy2 - 1France
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Jun 01, 2018
France3 - 1Italy
Friendlies
Sep 01, 2016
Italy1 - 3France
Friendlies
Nov 14, 2012
Italy1 - 2France
Friendlies
Jun 17, 2008
France0 - 2Italy
UEFA European Championship
Sep 08, 2007
Italy0 - 0France
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Sep 06, 2006
France3 - 1Italy
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Jul 09, 2006
Italy1 - 1France
World Cup Final
Jul 02, 2000
France2 - 1Italy
UEFA European Championship (Play-off)
Jul 03, 1998
Italy0 - 1France
World Cup (Play-off)
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Italy and France played each other?
They have met 13 times: 7 Italy wins, 3 draws and 3 France wins.
Who wins more often, Italy or France?
Italy have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins to 3.
What was the last result between Italy and France?
Italy 1–3 France, in the UEFA Nations League - League A.