A new era is set to begin for the France national football team following Didier Deschamps" final match in charge during the World Cup third-place play-off against England. According to L'Equipe, Les Bleus are turning their focus toward the upcoming international window as they prepare for life without the iconic manager who led the side since 2012.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The squad is scheduled to initiate their UEFA Nations League 2027 campaign on September 25 with an away fixture against Turkey at 20:45. Based on widespread reports, Zinédine Zidane is heavily expected to take charge of the team from the dugout for this opening fixture.
This initial clash will trigger an unusually demanding sequence of four matches within just ten days. Following their trip to Turkey, France will travel to Belgium on September 28. Les Bleus will then return home for a high-profile fixture against Italy on October 2 at 20:45, which marks the national team's long-awaited return to the Stade de France.
The intensive international break will wrap up on October 5 with a second fixture against Belgium. From editorial monitoring, this relentless schedule serves as an immediate trial by fire for the incoming manager, testing squad depth and adaptability early in the managerial tenure.
The Nations League group stage will conclude during a second international window in November. France will visit Italy on November 12 before hosting Turkey in Bordeaux on November 15 for their final group match. Having previously lifted the trophy, France remain one of only three nations to win the tournament since its inception in 2018.