France makes squad adjustments ahead of Nations League matches
France adjusts squad with Akliouche in for injured Zaïre-Emery and Butez replacing Risser.
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France Nations League Squad September-October 2026
France football team squad announcement for UEFA Nations League matches in September-October 2026 under new coach Zinédine Zidane, featuring player selection changes and injury updates including Warren Zaïre-Emery's replacement due to adductor injury.
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2026-09-21 to 2026-11-03 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 21 Sept, 14:57 UTC
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Robin Risser replaced by Jean Butez as France goalkeeper
Goalkeeper Robin Risser from Lens was replaced in France's squad by Jean Butez from Como, marking the second withdrawal from the initial 23-player roster selected by coach Zinédine Zidane.
Maghnès Akliouche called up to replace Zaïre-Emery in France squad
PSG midfielder Maghnès Akliouche was called up to the France squad to replace Warren Zaïre-Emery. The 24-year-old, who was not in coach Zinédine Zidane's initial squad announcement, has earned 10 caps for France and previously won a silver medal with France's Olympic team at Paris 2024.
Warren Zaïre-Emery ruled out of France matches with adductor injury
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery suffered an adductor injury and was ruled out for four upcoming France matches during the international window beginning September 21, 2026. Zaïre-Emery played as right-back in PSG's Classique victory over Marseille on September 22, 2026.
France schedules four Nations League matches during international window
France will play four UEFA Nations League matches in a two-week international window: Turkey (September 25), Belgium (September 28), Italy at home (October 2), and Belgium again (October 5). This marks the beginning of Zinédine Zidane's tenure as France coach.
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