Zinédine Zidane names Kylian Mbappé captain of France national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Zinédine Zidane confirmed Kylian Mbappé’s role as captain of the French national team on September 18, 2026, during a press conference announcing his first squad selection. Zidane reaffirmed that Mbappé, who has been the captain since March 2023, is a key player going forward. This decision follows Mbappé's successful campaign at the World Cup, where he became the tournament's all-time top scorer with ten goals. Zidane's choice reflects confidence in the 27-year-old as he transitions into his managerial role.
- •Zinédine Zidane announces his first squad as France manager.
- •Kylian Mbappé has been captain since March 2023.
- •Mbappé scored ten goals at the last World Cup, setting a record.
- •Zidane emphasizes Mbappé's importance in his new role.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Zinédine Zidane confirms Kylian Mbappé’s role as France’s captain
"The question of whether he would feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first squad did not even arise, whilst the one surrounding his continued role as captain of the French national team was quickly resolv...
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