Italy and Uruguay will face off this Wednesday, June 7th (8:45 PM) in a friendly match at the Allianz Riviera.
The two nations have met ten times in history, with the balance tilting in favor of the South American team (4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses).
Their last encounter took place during the first round of the 2014 World Cup: La Celeste qualified for the round of 16 by winning this group stage decider (1-0), which eliminated the defending Italian champions.
This match will feature two of the most decorated teams in football history: the Squadra Azzurra with 4 World Cup titles, 1 European Championship title, and 1 Olympic gold medal; and La Celeste with 2 World Cup titles, 15 Copa America victories, and 2 Olympic gold medals.
It will be the second match for the Squadra Azzurra in Nice after the friendly match on August 20, 2008, against Austria (2-2) at the Ray stadium.
