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Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp debut as Nations League kicks off

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:03 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp debut as Nations League kicks off

Summary

The 2026/27 Nations League begins Thursday, featuring new coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp. Zidane makes his debut as the head coach of France, succeeding Didier Deschamps, while Klopp leads Germany for the first time. Zidane's first match is against Turkey on Friday, followed by a game against Belgium. Klopp's initial matches include facing the Netherlands and Greece. Other notable debuts include Jorge Jesus with Portugal and Xavi Hernandez with the Netherlands, as well as Roberto Mancini's return to Italy's helm.

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Status Watch

•Nations League starts on September 22, 2026.
•Zidane's first match is away to Turkey on September 23.
•Klopp's Germany faces the Netherlands on September 22.
•Jesus debuts with Portugal against Wales on September 22.
•Mancini returns to lead Italy after Euro 2020 victory.

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4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns

What they're saying

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The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, including Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp, prepare to make their debuts in international football.Other arrivals for this opening round of Nations League matches include Jorge Jesus, who will make his Portugal debut when the competition's reigning champions welcome Wales on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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