Zinédine Zidane prepares for France national team debut

Zinédine Zidane is preparing for his debut as the head coach of the France national football team following the departure of Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation (FFF) scheduled an official announcement regarding his appointment for Tuesday, July 28.

Zidane is expected to reveal his first squad selection during a press conference on Thursday, September 17. This selection will precede a dense schedule of Nations League matches, including fixtures against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy throughout late September and early October. Reports suggest he may call up an expanded group to evaluate a wide range of players during this period.

Amidst discussions regarding the pressure of the role, former coach Laurent Blanc has defended Zidane, citing his experience winning three Champions League titles and his history as a World Cup winner as evidence of his ability to handle the position.