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Como’s Jean Butez included in preliminary France squad under Zidane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Como’s Jean Butez included in preliminary France squad under Zidane

Summary

Jean Butez of Como has been selected for France’s preliminary squad for the September-October international break. This marks Zinedine Zidane’s first camp as head coach, with matches scheduled against Turkiye on September 25, Belgium on September 28, and Italy on October 2. Zidane is anticipated to call up an extensive roster, potentially involving up to 50 players, as he prepares for multiple fixtures within a compact timeframe. Additional Serie A players might also be featured in the squad, contributing to Zidane’s inaugural selection process for the national team.

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•Butez included in France's preliminary squad for first Zidane camp
•Zidane’s first matches are against Turkiye, Belgium, and Italy
•France's squad could have as many as 50 players
•Other Serie A players may also feature in early selections

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Como’s Butez included in preliminary France squad for Zidane’s first camp in charge

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Reports in France and Italy indicate that Como goalkeeper Jean Butez has been included on France’s preliminary squad list ahead of the extra-long September-October international break, which will se...
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