Zinédine Zidane prepares first France national team squad announcement

Zinédine Zidane is set to announce his first squad for the French national football team ahead of upcoming Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. The preliminary list is expected to feature several debutants and surprises.

Among the notable names is RC Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou, who has recently transitioned from representing Burkina Faso at the senior level to playing for France's U21 side. Ganiou has seen significant growth at Lens, contributing three goals during the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season.

Other potential debutants include Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, following a prolific Ligue 1 campaign, and Pablo Pagis. Additionally, Inter Milan player Andy Diouf is reportedly in contention after strong performances in Serie A and the Champions League.