New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad

Zinedine Zidane has officially named Kylian Mbappe as the captain of the French national football team. The announcement was made on Friday alongside the release of Zidane's first squad selection since succeeding Didier Deschamps as head coach of Les Bleus.

Mbappe, who plays for Real Madrid, was selected for the leadership role following his performance as skipper during the World Cup. This appointment marks the beginning of Zidane’s tenure as he takes over the leadership of the national squad.