France UEFA Nations League Fixtures, 2026-27 Schedule, Date, Start Time, Venues
(League A, Group A1: France vs Italy, Belgium, Türkiye)
France faces a challenging "group of death" in League A, with high-profile clashes against Italy, Belgium, and Türkiye. The team will play six home-and-away matches during the league phase. All kick-offs are at 20:45 CET unless otherwise noted (times in local French time may adjust for BST/GMT; venues like Stade de France for home games). Broadcasters: In France, TF1/M6 or beIN Sports; internationally, check UEFA.tv or local providers.
France UEFA Nations League Fixtures, 2026-27
Matchday 1 – Friday, September 25, 2026
Türkiye vs France (Away) – 20:45 CET
(Opening away trip to Istanbul – tough start against resilient Türkiye.)
Matchday 2 – Monday, September 28, 2026
Belgium vs France (Away) – 20:45 CET
(Classic rivalry in Brussels – Belgium's home advantage adds intensity.)
Matchday 3 – Friday, October 2, 2026
France vs Italy (Home) – 20:45 CET
(First home game: High-stakes battle of former world champions at Stade de France.)
Matchday 4 – Monday, October 5, 2026
France vs Belgium (Home) – 20:45 CET
(Return fixture against Belgium – France looks to dominate at home.)
Matchday 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2026
Italy vs France (Away) – 20:45 CET
(Rematch in Italy – crucial for quarterfinal qualification.)
Matchday 6 – Sunday, November 15, 2026
France vs Türkiye (Home) – 20:45 CET
(Final home game to close the campaign – Türkiye visits Paris.)
Key Notes
Group Outcome: Top two advance to League A quarterfinals (March 2027); bottom may face relegation playoff vs League B.
International Windows: Four matches in the September/October extended window (Sep 24–Oct 6), two in November.
Context: Follows the February 12, 2026 draw in Brussels. France, as a Pot 1 seed, aims for a strong showing to qualify for the finals (June 2027) and build toward Euro 2028.
Broadcast/Streaming: In France, expect TF1 or M6 for key games; UEFA.tv or local broadcasters elsewhere.
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