Zidane's Full Squad Trains Ahead of Tactical Changes for France

The France national football team, under the management of Zinédine Zidane, conducted a training session on September 22, 2026, at Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, west of Paris. Following an initial training session that featured just 12 players, Zidane had a full squad at his disposal on the Tuesday before the UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. There are expectations that the manager could revert to a 4-3-3 formation, positioning Kylian Mbappé on the left wing and Ousmane Dembélé as the striker. In other notable footballing news, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to represent the Portugal national team even at the age of 41. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League. Additionally, France has advanced to the semi-finals of the European Volleyball Championship and the national team claimed a silver medal in the mixed relay at the Road Cycling World Championships. Zidane's new leadership is seen as a fresh start for Les Bleus.