# REPLAY: Zidane names first squad as France manager

https://mins.news/en/video/64604

- France 24 English, 2026-09-18 16:47 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD1g2NB6boE

> Zinedine Zidane has announced his first France squad since replacing Didier Deschamps as head coach. The selection features five newcomers, while Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram were left out. Kylian Mbappé has been named captain.

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