A win in Turkey launches Zidane's mandate and Olise's legend

Turkey-France Michael Olise, it’s historic: the Blues win 1-0 in Turkey, while Zinedine Zidane begins his tenure as coach. This victory, although narrow, opens a new chapter for France.

A double historic milestone

This first success for Zidane is the first for a France manager since Aimé Jacquet took charge in February 1994. The past thus comes to the surface, recalling the memory of “Zizou” who, on Friday evening, revived that moment in Izmit.

Michael Olise, winger for Bayern Munich, added his own page to the legend by delivering a decisive pass to Kylian Mbappé in the 54ᵉ minute. The assist led the captain to score, before injuring his left knee.

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That pass marks Olise’s ninth assist for the national team this year, equalling the record set by Raymond Kopa in 1958. No French international had reached that figure in sixty‑eight years.

At 24, Olise already joins the ranks of French football icons. On the X account @Statsdufoot, it is noted that Kopa was the last to achieve such a performance in a calendar year.

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During the 2026 World Cup, which will take place this summer in the United States, Olise has already recorded seven assists, a tournament record. The question remains open: will he surpass it on Monday in Belgium?