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Zinedine Zidane's France faces Turkey as Nations League action begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Zinedine Zidane's France faces Turkey as Nations League action begins

Summary

Zinedine Zidane starts his tenure as France’s head coach against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadyumu. Zidane is following Didier Deschamps, who led France to significant successes over 14 years. Kylian Mbappe, France's captain and leading scorer, is expected to play a crucial role in the match. France aims to find balance amid their attacking talents after a semi-final defeat to Spain in the recent World Cup. The ongoing match will provide insight into Zidane's style compared to his predecessor.

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By the Numbers

•Zidane's first match as France head coach is against Turkey.
•The game is part of the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadyumu.
•Kylian Mbappe is leading France's attack.
•France aims to improve balance in their squad after recent performances.
•Match continues to showcase Zidane's approach compared to Deschamps.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe holds the key as Zidane’s France reign begins against Turkey

What they're saying

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Zinedine Zidane begins his reign as France’s head coach when they face Turkey in the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadyumu on Friday.Zidane will be tasked with building on the success of his prede...
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