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In addition to their rugby clash, the two nations have faced off in other major women's sporting events recently:
Italy pulled off a convincing 4-1 victory over France on February 5, 2026, during the preliminary round of the Milano Cortina games. Italy outshot France 46-15 in front of a packed home crowd, with goals from Kayla Tutino, Rebecca Roccella, Matilde Fantin, and Kristin Della Rovere. France W vs. Italy W
While France and Italy are both currently competing in UEFA World Cup qualification, they are in separate groups. France is currently fighting for the top spot in Group A3, recently tying 1-1 with the Netherlands, while Italy is in Group A1, coming off a 0-0 draw with Denmark. In addition to their rugby clash, the two
Named "Player of the Match" for her relentless work rate and a second-half try that helped break the game open. France is currently fighting for the top spot
The Italian side suffered from a "misfiring" lineout that prevented them from building attacking momentum, eventually settling for a late consolation try by Gaia Buso. Other 2026 Matchups