Zidane Secures First Home Win as France Coach; Italy Claims Victory
In the Nations League, Zinedine Zidane secured his first home win as France's coach with a 4-1 victory over Belgium, while Italy also achieved a home win by defeating Turkey 3-1.
Dothan, AL, October 5, 2026 — Zinedine Zidane celebrated his first home victory as the head coach of the French national team on Saturday, leading France to a decisive 4-1 win against Belgium in the Nations League. The match, played at home for Zidane, marked a significant milestone in his tenure, building on previous results and demonstrating the team’s offensive capabilities.
The French squad displayed strong performance, scoring four goals against their Belgian counterparts. This victory adds a positive note to Zidane’s coaching record with the national team, providing a boost in confidence and momentum for future competitions.
In parallel Nations League action, the Italian national team also secured a home win. Italy defeated Turkey with a final score of 3-1. This result further solidifies Italy’s standing in the tournament, underscoring their home advantage and tactical execution.
Details regarding the specific goal scorers or key moments in either match were not provided in the summary. The Nations League continues to serve as a crucial platform for European national teams to compete and refine their strategies ahead of major international tournaments. Further outcomes and standings will be updated as the competition progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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