- Zinedine Zidane's managerial debut for France ended in a 1-0 victory over Turkey at the Kocaeli Stadium, secured by a second-half goal from Kylian Mbappe.
- Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 54th minute by finishing a precise pass from Michael Olise with a low strike into the net.
- Shortly after scoring, Mbappe sustained a left knee tendon injury and was immediately substituted, with Zidane confirming the team would take no risks with his fitness.
- The French camp confirmed that Mbappe will return to Real Madrid to receive treatment for the knee injury, with no replacement immediately named.
- The match also featured key saves from both goalkeepers before Turkey's Ugurcan Cakir was sent off in the 87th minute for handling the ball outside the penalty area.
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