Zinedine Zidane’s France: Unbeaten, Unfinished, and Breaking From the Past

Into The Net F.C. · Oct 5, 2026 · 26m

Four matches into Zinedine Zidane’s tenure, France are beginning to reveal a different identity built on competition, experimentation, and greater freedom across the pitch. Rotated lineups have opened opportunities for a new generation, while Michael Olise’s influence and the emerging chemistry around him offer an early glimpse of what Les Bleus could become. The progress is encouraging, but inconsistent finishing and an evolving hierarchy confirm that Zidane’s work has only begun.

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