Zidane keeps the Blues unbeaten before the decisive duel in Milan

After a first spell in charge of the Bleus, Zinedine Zidane remains unbeaten with three wins and a draw. The first match ended in a 1‑1 draw against Italy at the Stade de France.

This Thursday evening, the second leg will be played in Milan, at the San Siro, against the Azzurri. The fixture is part of the Nations League.

One point will be enough for France, which already has a three‑goal advantage, to qualify for the quarter‑finals. With Kylian Mbappé absent, his teammates can already secure their place in the final stage thanks to this modest result.

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A win would not only guarantee qualification but also the top spot in the group, alongside Belgium and Turkey, thus providing a more favorable quarter‑final. The group is completed by Belgium and Turkey.

An unfavorable turn could however be offset if Belgium does not beat Turkey in Izmir before France's match in Bordeaux on Sunday evening. That is, if the Red Devils fail to overcome the Turks in Izmir later this afternoon.