Portugal vs Norway: UEFA Nations League – Ronaldo latest, Haaland, teams

Zinedine Zidane's inaugural match as France's manager concluded in a 1-1 draw with Italy at the Stade de France. The French team had previously secured victories against Turkey and Belgium under Zidane's guidance. However, challenges emerged in this home fixture. Michael Olise scored for France 10 minutes after halftime, but Alessandro Bastoni equalized for Italy shortly after.

Zidane expressed disappointment to TF1, stating that his team "deserved better." Despite the scoreline, he praised his players' effort and pressing. Zidane believed they could have scored a second goal until the Italian goal.

Zidane's first home game marked a significant milestone, as it was against the same opponent he faced in his final international appearance as a player, the 2006 World Cup final. Italy won that match on penalties following Zidane's infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

Italy's coach, Roberto Mancini, acknowledged their difficult task, stating that they managed to limit the French's chances while still performing well. Meanwhile, in Group B4, Poland's Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as his team defeated Romania 6-0 in a Group B4 match. Radu Dragusin was dismissed for a foul on Lewandowski, and Lewandowski converted the penalty. He added two more goals, finishing with a hat-trick and Poland's final goal.

Belgium also secured a 3-0 victory over Turkey in their Group A1 match. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the tenth minute, with Luke Bakio contributing twice before De Bruyne scored again just before halftime. Romelu Lukaku sealed the win with his 94th international goal in the 77th minute. In another match, Edin Dzeko made his 152nd and final international appearance in a 1-1 draw against Sweden.

Viktor Gyokeres scored for Sweden early on, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive Nations League games. Dzeko was replaced shortly after, receiving a standing ovation and a guard of honor from his teammates.