Zidane Names First France Squad With Fresh Faces, Drops Benzema and Kanté

Zinedine Zidane has named his first France squad since taking charge, bringing in several new faces as he begins shaping the team for the future. The selection marks a notable generational shift, with Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté not included in the squad. Zidane's first France squad signals a clear generational reset, ending the international careers of two of the country's most decorated players of the past decade.