Zidane Secures First Home Win as France Coach; Mancini Also Earns Home Victory
Zinedine Zidane secured his first home victory as France's coach with a 4-1 win against Belgium in the Nations League, while Roberto Mancini also achieved his first home win with Italy's 3-1 victory over Turkey in the same competition.
Odessa Midland, TX, October 5, 2026 —
Zinedine Zidane has achieved his first victory on home soil as the coach of the French national football team, leading France to a decisive 4-1 win over Belgium in a Nations League fixture. This marks a significant milestone for Zidane in his tenure with the French squad.
The match, part of the Nations League competition, saw the French team deliver a strong performance at home. The exact date of this victory was not provided in the available information.
In parallel developments within the same competition, Roberto Mancini also celebrated his first home win as the coach of the Italian national team. Italy secured a 3-1 victory against Turkey in a home fixture. As with France’s match, the specific date of Italy’s win was not detailed.
These results represent important achievements for both Zidane and Mancini as they continue to build their respective teams in the Nations League. The precise details regarding the venue or specific stadium for these matches were not provided. Further information on the context of these games within the broader Nations League tournament, such as group standings or opponent importance, was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.
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