France's Nations League Squad Announced with Notable Kante Detail
France's UEFA Nations League preliminary squad was announced by Zidane, and N'Golo Kante was left out due to planning reasons.
The French National Team's preliminary squad for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League has been announced by Head Coach Zinedine Zidane. In France, which is in the same group as Turkey, Fenerbahce player N'Golo Kante was left out of the squad due to a planning-focused decision.
Squad and Kante Decision
France National Team Head Coach Zinedine Zidane shared the preliminary squad that will compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League with the public. The notable absence of experienced midfielder N'Golo Kante, who plays for Fenerbahce, drew attention in the announced list.
Planning Explanation from Zidane
Explaining the reason why the 35-year-old footballer was not included in the squad, Zinedine Zidane stated that the decision was entirely planning-focused. The head coach expressed that the situation has nothing to do with Kante's performance.
Future-Oriented Project
Zidane emphasized that Kante has an exemplary career, stating that he has a 4-year project and shapes his selections within this framework of logic. Kante had made 69 appearances wearing the national jersey.
Turkey Match Detail
Placed in League A Group 1, France will face our National Football Team in their first test of the tournament on September 25 in Kocaeli. Following this match, France will travel away to play against Belgium.