REPLAY: Zidane names first squad as France manager
Summary
Zinedine Zidane named his first team as the new head coach of the French national soccer team. He included five new players, left out some former team members, and chose Kylian Mbappé as the captain.Key Facts
- Zidane took over from Didier Deschamps as France’s team coach.
- The new squad was announced on September 18, 2026.
- Five new players were added to the team.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram, former team members, were not included.
- Kylian Mbappé was named the team captain.
- This marks Zidane’s first official player selection as coach.
- The announcement was made during a replay broadcast on France 24.
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