France national team coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed that all players are ready and the team knows what to do to reach the next round ahead of their UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on Friday, November 14, 2026, at 22:45 local time in Bordeaux.
Will Kylian Mbappe Play Against Turkey?
Zidane dismissed rumors of a rift with Kylian Mbappe, calling the reports nonsense and stating that their relationship is strictly professional.
“Mbappe ile aramızın kötü olduğuna dair ortaya çıkan haberler doğru değil.” “Benim onunla aramdaki ilişki teknik direktör futbolcu ilişkisi.” “Her şey gayet iyi ilerliyor.” “Onun da benimle ilişkisi bu şekilde.” “Aramızda hiçbir sorun yok.” “İnsanların söylediklerinize engel olamam bunlar saçmalıktan başka bir şey değil,” said Zinedine Zidane, France Head Coach.
How Is France Preparing for the Match?
France sits second in UEFA Nations League A Group 1 following a 3-1 defeat to Italy at San Siro, which left the team under pressure and exposed defensive vulnerabilities, according to Goal.com. Zidane noted that the team lacks the training time of a club side and that the defensive issues against Italy did not stem solely from the backline.
“İtalya maçında 3 gol yedik. Ama defansımız kötü olduğu için olmadı bu. Bazen ileride iyi işler yaptığımızı düşünüyorum,” Zidane told NTV Haber.
A draw is enough to guarantee a spot in the European Nations League quarterfinals, but a loss could drop France to third place depending on the result between Belgium and Italy, Goal.com reported.
What Did Turkey and Lucas Da Cunha Say?
Zidane warned that Turkey will present a tough challenge at Matmut Atlantique Stadium.
“Üst tura yükselmek için galip gelmeliyiz.” “Türkiye yarın bize zorluk çıkaracak.” “Buna çok dikkat etmeliyiz.” “Fransa olarak iyi bir maç ortaya koymalıyız,” Zidane told NTV Haber. Lucas Da Cunha joined Zidane in the press conference and expressed confidence in the squad’s preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the match taking place?
The UEFA Nations League Group 1 match between France and Turkey takes place at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux.
What time does the match start?
The game kicks off at 22:45 local time on Friday, November 14, 2026.
What happened in France’s previous match?
France lost 3-1 to Italy at San Siro in their fifth group fixture.
What are the qualification scenarios for France?
A draw against Turkey secures France a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, while a defeat risks dropping them to third place depending on the Belgium-Italy match, according to Goal.com.
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