Kylian Mbappé made a significant impact in the UEFA Nations League as he scored the only goal to lead France to a 1-0 victory against Türkiye. This match marked the first game in charge for new French coach Zinédine Zidane, who celebrated a winning start to his tenure.

The match took place on September 25, 2026, and Mbappé's goal came in the 54th minute, assisted by Michael Olise. Despite the victory, the match was slightly marred by an injury to Mbappé, which raised concerns for the French squad. France's defense held strong, particularly after the late dismissal of Türkiye's goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, ensuring that they secured all three points.

In another match on the same day, Belgium achieved a 2-0 win over Italy, marking their first victory against the Azzurri in the Nations League. Mika Godts opened the scoring for Belgium in the 21st minute, and Dodi Lukébakio sealed the win with a stunning long-range strike. This performance showcased Belgium's strong start under new coach Mark van Bommel.

Other notable results from Matchday 1 included a thrilling 3-2 victory for Norway over Denmark, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Meanwhile, Germany and the Netherlands played to a 1-1 draw, and Portugal edged past Wales with a narrow 1-0 win.

As the Nations League progresses, fans will be eager to see how these teams perform in their upcoming matches, especially with the new coaching changes and player performances being closely monitored.