UEFA Nations League: Turkey vs France 25/09/2026

Turkey will look to impose an attacking tempo in front of their home fans, while France—with their strong offensive potential and a new head coach—promise an open contest full of chances and goals.

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Turkey and France will meet for the first time in seven years, and this match will also mark the first game for both teams following the World Cup.
Both national teams had disappointing campaigns at the tournament. Turkey arrived in the United States with high expectations but were eliminated in the group stage, making them one of the biggest underperformers. Despite public criticism, the federation decided to keep Vincenzo Montella in charge, so the Italian will continue leading the team into the new cycle.

On the other side, France also fell short of their usual standards. Defeats to Spain in the semifinals and to England in the third-place match marked Didier Deschamps’ final games in charge of Les Bleus. His departure had already been announced prior to the World Cup, and he has been replaced by the legendary Zinedine Zidane, who will make his competitive debut as France’s head coach in this away fixture.

Zidane’s first test will come in a demanding environment against a talented Turkish side. Both managers face some selection issues. Montella will be without Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Kenan Yıldız, while France are also weakened defensively, with absences including William Saliba and Ibrahima Konaté.

Under Montella, Turkey have played an attractive, attack-minded style in recent years, creating plenty of chances but often lacking efficiency in front of goal. Even though they enter this match as underdogs, they are unlikely to abandon their identity and should look to attack France as well. Meanwhile, Zidane has exceptional attacking quality at his disposal, though it remains to be seen how quickly he can implement his ideas. Considering both teams’ playing styles and the defensive absences, a dynamic and entertaining match with plenty of opportunities is expected.