France Draw Italy 1-1 As Michael Olise Scores Stunning Goal

Les Bleus controlled much of the ball in Italy's final third but could not break through the Italian defense; a draw, then, for everyone.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte on Coffee Talk
Published 9:51 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “France Draw Italy 1-1 As Michael Olise Scores Stunning Goal”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:51 AM ET on Coffee Talk, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Italy, France.
BBN covered this story before: From Italy: Antonio Conte reaching agreement with Manchester United (October 12).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFrance and Italy drew one to one, and Michael Olise scored the goal everyone is replaying this morning.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA draw. Nobody wins, nobody loses, and everybody goes home with the same unease I have every Sunday evening.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFrance held the ball deep in Italy's end for much of it, and Italy's defense still gave them almost nothing clear. That is just geometry.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGeometry ties.