Zinedine Zidane names first France squad for UEFA Nations League matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
France national team manager Zinedine Zidane has announced his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. This marks Zidane's first call-up after taking over from Didier Deschamps, who guided the team to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Zidane included six new players, including Esteban Lepaul, who led Ligue 1 in scoring. France will face Turkey, Belgium, and Italy during this international window as they prepare for future tournaments including the 2028 Euros and the 2030 World Cup.
- •France plays four matches including Turkey and Belgium in September.
- •Zidane's squad includes familiar stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
- •Esteban Lepaul receives his first national call after leading Ligue 1 in scoring.
- •The squad marks a new phase for France after Deschamps' departure.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Top European national team rosters: Who made France, Spain, other top squads?
"With the first international window since the 2026 World Cup approaching, many of the world's top teams are in transition. Here are their rosters.
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