Zidane set to include two Bayern stars in first France XI

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·24 September 2026

Zidane set to include two Bayern stars in first France XI

Like Jürgen Klopp with the German national team, Zinedine Zidane is preparing for his first game in charge of France, with Les Bleus set to face Turkey in the UEFA Nations League on Friday.

According to L’Équipe, the Real Madrid legend has been testing a 4-3-3 formation in training, with two Bayern Munich stars in line to start.

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Dayot Upamecano is expected to take on the role of defensive leader in central defence, while Michael Olise is set to start on the right wing.

After the game in Istanbul, Les Bleus will travel to Belgium on Monday. They will then play two home matches against Italy on October 2 and Belgium again on October 5.

Click here to see France’s predicted line-up to face Turkey.