Zidane's first match in charge of France will be against Turkey

Zinedine Zidane, who is counting down the days to become the new head coach of the French national team, will begin his coaching career with the national side on September 25 with a Nations League match against Turkey.

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Zidane's first match in charge of France will be against Turkey

Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 14-year Didier Deschamps era at the French national team will officially come to an end.

After Deschamps, the new head coach of the French national team will be the legendary French football figure Zinedine Zidane.

Although there has been no official announcement yet, Zidane is expected to start his tenure on September 1.

Reports in the French press indicate that an official contract has been signed between Zidane and his coaching staff and the French Football Federation.

France, which is in the same group as Turkey in the UEFA Nations League A, will play its first match under Zidane's management against Turkey on September 25.

Following Turkey, France will face Belgium and Italy, respectively.

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