Zidane names France squad featuring three Real Madrid players
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Zinedine Zidane has named his first France squad as national team manager, including Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ibrahima Konate. Mbappe continues as captain while Camavinga makes his return after being left out of the World Cup squad. France's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures include matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. Aurelien Tchouameni is not included due to recent injury recovery.
- •Zidane is the new manager of the France national team.
- •Camavinga returns to the squad after absence from the World Cup.
- •Mbappe will remain captain of the national team.
- •France will play Turkey, Belgium, and Italy in upcoming fixtures.
- •Tchouameni is left out due to recent injury recovery.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Barcelona & Real Madrid stars included in Zinedine Zidane’s first France squad
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Three Real Madrid stars called up as Zidane names France squad – Camavinga returns
"It is the dawn of a new era for the France national team as Zinedine Zidane has taken over as new manager from Didier Deschamps following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Now, the Real Madrid legend has announ...
"Leading figures from the respective first-team squads at La Liga’s two headline clubs have been included in the first panel of players called upon by new France national team head coach Zinedine Zid...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:45 PMOfficial: Barcelona & Real Madrid stars included in Zinedine Zidane’s first France squad
Leading figures from the respective first-team squads at La Liga’s two headline clubs have been included in the first panel of players called upon by new France national team head coach Zinedine Zid...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:05 PMConfirmed: Three Real Madrid stars called up as Zidane names France squad – Camavinga returns
It is the dawn of a new era for the France national team as Zinedine Zidane has taken over as new manager from Didier Deschamps following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Now, the Real Madrid legend has announ...
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