The French Football Federation announced that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Maghnes Akliouche has been called up to the France national team. He replaces Warren Zaire-Emery, also from Paris Saint-Germain, who is sidelined with an adductor injury for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. This marks the second squad change, as Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser was also ruled out and replaced by Jean Butez of Como. These matches will be significant as they represent Zinedine Zidane's first challenge as head coach of the national team, having taken over from Didier Deschamps after the FIFA World Cup 2026. France is scheduled to play Turkey on September 25, Belgium on September 28, Italy on October 2, and Belgium again on October 5 in the UEFA Nations League.