Turkiye faces France in UEFA Nations League opener on Friday
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Turkiye will host France for their first match of the UEFA Nations League A on September 25 at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium. Turkiye, under Vincenzo Montella, struggles with key players missing due to injuries and suspensions, including captain Hakan Calhanoglu. France begins a new era with manager Zinedine Zidane making his competitive debut, featuring captain Kylian Mbappé who is fit to play after recent illness. Both teams aim to start their campaign with a victory as they adapt their lineups to meet current challenges.
- •Match scheduled for 7:45pm BST on September 25.
- •Turkiye lacks several key players due to injuries and suspensions.
- •France welcomes back captain Kylian Mbappé for the match.
- •Zinedine Zidane debuts as France's manager in this fixture.
- •Turkiye is coming off a mixed summer of results prior to this match.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — France XI vs Turkiye – Predicted lineup and team news
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Turkiye vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Turkiye vs France – Match preview and team news
"France and Turkey are set to face off in their first UEFA Nations League A match on Friday, with the game taking place at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.France begins this campaign under the l...
"Turkiye and France are set to face off in their first UEFA Nations League A match of the campaign on Friday evening at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.Turkiye come into this opener hoping to re...
"Turkiye and France will meet each other for their opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League A on Friday at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.Turkiye vs France – Match preview and team newsDat...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:35 AMFrance XI vs Turkiye – Predicted lineup and team news
France and Turkey are set to face off in their first UEFA Nations League A match on Friday, with the game taking place at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.France begins this campaign under the l...
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:35 AMTurkiye vs France – Predicted lineup and team news
Turkiye and France are set to face off in their first UEFA Nations League A match of the campaign on Friday evening at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.Turkiye come into this opener hoping to re...
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:30 AMTurkiye vs France – Match preview and team news
Turkiye and France will meet each other for their opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League A on Friday at the Turca Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadium.Turkiye vs France – Match preview and team newsDat...
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