This is the big news of this international season. For its 2026 edition, the League of Nations has opted for a condensed format. Six matches between now and November (like two years ago), but above all four matches from the first window, which will stretch over three weeks, straddling the end of September and the beginning of October.
For the nations which have changed coach, this will make for a busy start. This is the case for Zinédine Zidane, who will quickly get to the heart of the matter with the France team. The program, copious? Trips to Turkey (September 25) and Belgium (28), and receptions in Italy (October 2) and Belgium (5) immediately.
What if Zidane was inspired by Klopp?
Didier Deschamps’ successor could opt for an expanded list, especially if he takes inspiration from his German counterpart Jürgen Klopp. For his debut at the head of the Mannschaft, the former Liverpool coach called up no less than 44 players, with two separate lists for two blocks of two matches.
Usefulness? Give your internationals a little rest in this hellish schedule. And offer a chance to new elements, since Klopp called up no less than 13 new players, including Félix Keidel, right back of promoted Elversberg, who has only three matches in the Bundesliga.
“I opened the door wide and showed everyone: whoever wants to participate has a chance, justifies Klopp.
After my first press conference, I saw a few players stand out. Anyway, I’m close. This is why lack of time is not really a problem. But this is the case for all the other national selections. We are just starting to build the team for the future. It’s a first step, but not the last. » We will see if the arrival of Zidane shuffles the cards as much for the Blues…
