The Italy versus France game drew 7,848,000 viewers

It’s clear that the Italian team is really capturing fans’ hearts! Interest in Italian football continues to climb steadily. The Italy versus France matchup drew an impressive 7,848,000 viewers as they tuned in to watch the Azzurri stage a comeback at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, with the match finishing 1-1 in their third Nations League Group A game on Friday 2 October 2026.

According to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the broadcast on Rai 1 achieved a 40.8% audience share and was the top-rated show during prime time.

In earlier matches, Belgium’s game attracted 6,337,000 viewers with a 34.2% audience share, while 7,380,000 people watched the encounter against Türkiye in Bursa, which represented a 36.42% share. The momentum behind supporting the Italian team is definitely building!

Now comes the exciting question: what will the viewership numbers look like for the upcoming Italy versus Türkiye clash? This fourth and final match of Italy’s opening international window will air live on Rai 1 on Monday, October 5th at 20:45 CEST.

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