France’s new head coach, Zinedine Zidane, confirms Kylian Mbappé as the team captain and names his first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The announcements come after Zidane takes over the role, replacing Didier Deschamps.
Across the outlets, the focus is on Zidane’s first squad selection and his decision to keep Mbappé in the captaincy. Both The Punch and IOL report that Mbappé remains captain following the squad announcement, linking the decision directly to Zidane’s initial team setup for the Nations League fixtures.
Daily Post Nigeria adds additional context about Mbappé’s recent form, stating that he had a leading role as skipper at the 2026 World Cup and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals. While the sources align on the captaincy and squad announcement, they differ mainly in how much they emphasize Mbappé’s tournament background.
