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REPLAY: Zidane names first squad as France manager
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PUBLISHEDSep 18, 2026, 4:47 PM
What the source reports
Zinedine Zidane named his first squad since taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French man's football team Friday.
His selection included five new players and but excluded former squad members Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram. Kylian Mbappé has been named captain.
Main source: France 24
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