League: FIFA World Cup Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Zinédine Zidane makes successful managerial debut for France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Zinédine Zidane makes successful managerial debut for France

Summary

Zinédine Zidane's first match as manager of the French national team ended with a 1-0 victory against Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League on September 25, 2026. This win comes at a time when French public interest in the national team had waned following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane's appointment appears to have shifted the mood, as evidenced by viewing figures: 6.82 million people watched the match, representing a significant share of the audience. This successful start signals a fresh momentum for Les Bleus as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Zidane's debut on September 25, 2026, results in a 1-0 win.
•France secures victory against Turkiye in the UEFA Nations League.
•6.82 million viewers tuned in to watch the match.
•Public interest in the national team has revived with Zidane's hiring.
•Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps after 14 years as manager.

Latest Updates

2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Zidane fever grips France

What they're saying

"
In the months between the 2024 Euros and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was a malaise that gripped the French public, who became less enamoured and more ambivalent towards their national football team...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

FIFA World Cup Soccer