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·3 October 2026
Zidane's Stade de France bow sets five-year Nations League TV record
Zidane's Stade de France bow sets five-year Nations League TV record | OneFootball
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Zinédine Zidane's first home match as France head coach drew 7.2 million viewers on TF1 on Friday, which the broadcaster, citing Médiamétrie, said was a five-year high for a France Nations League game. The audience peaked at 8.2 million.
Les Bleus' 1-1 draw with Italy delivered a 41% share among individuals aged four and over.
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A week earlier, Zidane's debut in Türkiye attracted 6.7 million on TF1, according to Médiamétrie.
L'Equipe reports that France matches averaged 5 million viewers during the 2024-2025 Nations League.
The figures point to the Zidane effect still being felt.
Source: Le Progres
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