France Coach Zidane Picks 5 New Faces in First Squad and Calls Time on Benzema, Kante
- On Friday, Zinedine Zidane named his first France squad for the UEFA Nations League, marking a new era following Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as head coach.
- Zidane integrated five uncapped players, including goalkeeper Guillaume Restes and midfielder Jacquet, while recalling Adrien Truffert after a five-year absence; William Saliba and Tchouam remain sidelined through injury.
- Mainstays Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise featured in the squad, while Lucas Digne and the Hernández brothers missed out on the upcoming international window.
- France travels to play Turkey and Belgium on 25 and 28 September, then hosts Italy at the Stade de France on 2 October before facing Belgium again three days later.
- Midfield reinforcements include Eduardo Camavinga and Andy Diouf, who earned selection after impressing at Inter Milan, alongside newcomers Manu Koné and Warren Zaïre-Emery.
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The first cadre nomination of Zinédine Zidane as France's national coach was eagerly awaited. He gives talents a chance and closes the door for two old stars.
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volksfreund.deThe first cadre nomination of Zinédine Zidane as France's national coach was eagerly awaited. He gives talents a chance and closes the door for two old stars.
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In presenting his first list on Friday, Zinédine Zidane confirmed that Kylian Mbappé would remain the captain of the French team. On the other hand, the best scorer in World history will not necessarily evolve at the tip of the tricolor attack. - Team of France: "Kylian Mbappé will be my captain", confirms Zinédine Zidane (Sports).
Kylian Mbappé leads the team chosen by Zinedine Zidane to debut as French coach at the UEFA Nations League.
Zinedine Zidane has officially released his first 23-man squad as France coach, after succeeding Didier Deschamps in the summer. The Roosters will start the 2026/27 Nations League in Group A, where they will face Turkey, Belgium and Italy in their next four matches. The list includes a stable of stars known from the 2026 World Cup journey, led by captain Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Zidane has also brought innovation to the national team, …
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