It is a new era for the France national team as they return to action tonight, facing Turkiye in what promises to be an entertaining Nations League showdown.

Les Bleus were heavily backed for success at this summer's World Cup, only to end up finishing fourth after losing to eventual winners Spain in the semi-final and then England in the bronze final.

Didier Deschamps has since stepped down and in his place is France icon Zinedine Zidane for his first managerial role since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021.

Having turned down every job offer he received in last five years to become national team coach, Zidane's debut in the France dugout is sure to draw in attention from many all over the world.

Turkey, meanwhile, underperformed and underachieved at the World Cup as a highly-talented squad were eliminated at the group stage with a game to spare.

Therefore, pressure will be on head coach Vincenzo Montella to start getting a tune out of the squad, though he will be without the injured Kenan Yildiz.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Nations League, A1 clash...

Turkiye vs France is today, Friday, September 25, 2026, with kick-off at 7.45pm BST.

The game will take place at the Kocaeli Stadium, in Turkiye.

UK viewers can watch the game on Prime Video UK , who is the UK broadcaster for Nations League matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Each game costs £2.49, and coverage begins around 10 minutes before kick-off. You can watch Turkiye vs France here.