Équipe de France: Zinédine Zidane to name first squad for four games in 11 days | OneFootball

Zinédine Zidane will end the wait at 18:00 on Friday by unveiling his first France squad at the FFF headquarters, ahead of a long opening camp featuring four Nations League matches in 11 days.

According to Le Progres, the announcement is among the key moments of the autumn, following Didier Deschamps’s record 14-year tenure and fuelling interest among players with little or no senior experience.

Whether Zidane opts for a clean break remains unclear. Deschamps had already refreshed the squad after Qatar, delivering a final and two semi-finals across the last three major tournaments. It would be surprising if the 2026 World Cup core were not retained, although one or more bold calls cannot be ruled out.

Given the dense Nations League calendar, Zidane could go beyond 23 players, giving himself scope to assess options and to get to know a group likely eager to begin a new chapter.

France face Türkiye on 25 September, travel to Belgium on 28 September, then host Italy on 2 October at the Stade de France, before meeting Belgium again on 5 October at the same venue.

Source: Le Progres

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