Zidane at the helm as France face Turkey in Kocaeli

The Blues make their return this Friday evening at the Kocaeli stadium, facing Turkey, as part of the Nations League. The match will be broadcast from 20:45 on L’Équipe and TF1, offering French supporters a streaming and TV channel broadcast.

This first Nations League encounter led by Zinedine Zidane generates worldwide anticipation, with the new manager's debut being scrutinized by the football world. After the end of the Didier Deschamps era, concluded at the last World Cup in North America, the early outlines of the France team under Zidane raise many questions.

The teams in contention

Turkey, coming off a disappointing World Cup where Arda Güler's side was eliminated in the group stage, will field a lineup consisting of Cakir – Celik, Kabak, Bardakci, Kadioglu – Ozcan, Yuksek – Güler, Uzun, Akturkoglu – Yilmaz.

Zidane manages his first match for the Bleus against Turkey

Les Bleus will line up Maignan – Koundé, Lacroix, Upamecano, Truffert – Koné, Rabiot, Cherki – Olise, Mbappé, Doué, under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane, who will aim to make his mark from the first match.

Northern France will follow the match closely, reflecting the national enthusiasm for this new chapter. L’Équipe, in partnership with TF1, will provide television coverage, while streaming platforms will offer the live broadcast to subscribers.

Zidane backs Leny Yoro, barely seen in Manchester, for the Blues

In summary, the contrast between the French revival under Zidane and Turkey's desire to bounce back after a mediocre international campaign highlights the stakes of this first Nations League showdown.