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Zidane says he has nothing in mind but winning for Türkiye match

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This story is from 20 September 2026.

Latest in the series Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match

France Manager Zinedine Zidane said he has nothing in mind but winning for the Nations League match to be played against Türkiye on September 25. The encounter will mark Zidane's first match with the national team.

The 54-year-old coach described the job as a dream come true. Zidane said: 'The French national team is my life, my career, and the best thing that ever happened to me.' The match will start at 21:45 at Kocaeli Stadium.

Zidane says he has nothing in mind but winning for Türkiye match

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Türkiye-France Match News Series

Where it began Zidane says he has nothing in mind but winning for Türkiye match

  1. Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match In Türkiye's 1-0 defeat to France, Uğurcan Çakır was sent off in the 86th minute after a VAR review. Altay Bayındır came on in the goalkeeper's place.
  2. Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat The national football team lost 1-0 to France at home in the UEFA Nations League A. Head coach Vincenzo Montella said, 'This match showed that we can compete with everyone.'
  3. Salih Özcan: Orkun Kökçü got by on pills and injections Türkiye national team player Salih Özcan said that Orkun Kökçü, who has an injury, played through pain in recent matches and got by on pills and injections ahead of the France match.
  4. Zidane says Türkiye will cause them problems French national team coach Zinedine Zidane said Türkiye will cause them problems. Zidane also praised Arda Güler.
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