Zinédine Zidane wins debut as France manager with 1-0 victory over Turkey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:28 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Zinédine Zidane achieved a milestone as he won his debut match in charge of the France national team, defeating Turkey 1-0 on September 25, 2026. This victory marks the first time a manager has won their opening game for Les Bleus since Aimé Jacquet in 1994. The match featured significant contributions from players including Kylian Mbappé, who is expected to return to Real Madrid soon. Zidane has set a positive tone for his tenure, looking to build on this success.
- •Zidane's first game as France manager ends in a 1-0 win.
- •This victory is the first for a debuting France manager since 1994.
- •Kylian Mbappé's future at Real Madrid is under discussion.
- •The match took place on September 25, 2026.
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