Zidane names first squad, confirms Mbappe France captain

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: France

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Zidane names first squad, confirms Mbappe France captain

France head coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will remain the captain of the national team. Mbappe excelled as skipper at the 2026 World Cup, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals, although France finished in fourth place. Zidane stated, "He will be my captain. He’s the BEST player in the world."

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