France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

Adrien Rabiot scores two headers as France beat Italy at the San Siro to overtake the Azzurri and win Group A2.

Italy: Spalletti is expected to make some changes ahead of the game against France with some rotations among the wingers and attacking players. Destiny Udogie should replace Federico Dimarco on the left wing, while Giacomo Raspadori and Moise Kean are expected to lead the attack.

Two European heavyweights go head-to-head in Milan with top spot in Nations League group A2 on the line. Italy and France have already secured progress to the quarter-finals but both teams will be targeting a statement result as they continue to build towards the 2026 World Cup.

Italy vs. France in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 17. This fixture takes place at the San Siro. Italy vs. France in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on RaiPlay in Italy.

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday's 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro.

The French will take on a familiar foe when the UEFA Nations League campaign resumes next year. Didier Deschamps’ men finished top of Group 2 on Sunday thanks to a 3-1 victory over Italy, edging

Italy will have to face either Germany, Spain or Portugal in the Nations League quarter-finals after losing 3-1 to France in San Siro on Sunday evening and finishing the group stage in second as a result.

France and Italy have qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the revamped Nations League while England got its revenge on Greece ahead of the imminent arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach.