#Zinedine Zidane

Italy turned around their match against France in the Nations League second half: a brace from Pio Esposito and a goal from Frattesi gave the Azzurri a 3:1 comeback win and handed Zinedine Zidane his first defeat as France manager.

On November 12, Italy hosts France at the San Siro in the fifth round of the Nations League. The teams battle for the Group A1 lead: France leads with 10 points, while Italy trails by three.

Zidane names France's squad for the final rounds of the 2026/27 Nations League: 23-year-old Pablo Pagis receives his first call-up, while seven players miss out through injury, including Saliba and Dembélé.

France head coach Zinedine Zidane expressed disappointment over the 1-1 draw against Italy in the Nations League, noting his team's dominance on the pitch.

On September 25, 2026, the UEFA Nations League saw Zidane successfully debut as France coach with a win over Turkey, while Italy suffered a shock defeat to Belgium.

Zinedine Zidane has officially taken charge of the French national team, and fans have reacted instantly! 🇫🇷 Tickets for the first home match against Italy at the "Stade de France" were sold out in 24 hours — a complete sell-out of 80,000 seats! 🎟️🔥

Zinedine Zidane has officially taken charge of the France national team, replacing Didier Deschamps following the failure at the 2022 World Cup. 🇫🇷 The legend returns to coaching to prepare the team for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. 🏆

Zinedine Zidane officially returns to football! 🇫🇷 The legend has agreed to a contract with the French Federation and will replace Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. The new coach of the "tricolours" is already known! ⚽️🏆