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Zidane begins France era in Nations League opener against Turkiye
September 25, 2026 at 06:26 AM · Updated 21d ago
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YKYalla Kora
الأولى تحت قيادة زيدان.. تشكيل منتخب فرنسا لمباراة تركيا
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YKYalla Kora
أفسد مفارقة مثيرة.. تقارير: ديشامب رفض تدريب منتخب تركيا
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AJAl Jazeera English
Zidane returns as France head to Turkiye in Nations League – all to know
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YKYalla Kora
زيدان يكشف.. موقف مبابي من خوض مواجهة فرنسا وتركيا
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BNBBC News
Zinedine Zidane waited for France - now what will he bring to role?
(opens the publisher’s site)Zinedine Zidane takes charge of his first match as France head coach on Friday, facing Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League.
- Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup, with Friday's game in Izmit his debut.
- Kylian Mbappe will captain the side after shrugging off a minor injury, Zidane confirmed ahead of the match.
- Zidane said he turned down other offers during his years out of management: "The national team is the only thing I wanted."
- Zidane named six uncapped players in his first France squad, including forward Esteban Lepaul and defender Leny Yoro.
- Reports said Didier Deschamps declined an offer to manage Turkiye, who face France on Friday, and may take a year off from coaching.