Zinedine Zidane released a preliminary squad of approximately 50 players for the French national team on September 11, marking his first selection as head coach. The final squad will be announced on September 18 and includes three uncapped players: Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, Paris FC forward Pablo Pagis, and Lens defender Ismailo Ganiou. The selected players will face a demanding schedule of four UEFA Nations League matches in eleven days, playing against Turkey, Belgium (twice), and Italy. Zidane’s coaching staff features David Bettoni as assistant and Fabien Barthez as goalkeeping coach. Zidane was appointed on July 28, 2026, signing a four-year deal targeting the 2030 World Cup cycle.
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