France secured a 2-1 victory over Turkey in their final Nations League group-stage fixture, booking top spot and progression to the quarter-finals. The match in Bordeaux was played in torrential rain and proved a difficult test for Zinedine Zidane's side.

France struggled to break down Turkey's compact defensive setup in the first half, but the breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart. Following a corner, Emirhan Topcu inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to give the hosts the lead.

In the 80th minute, Elie Junior Kroupi marked his international debut with his first goal for France, finishing after an assist from Rayan Cherki. Turkey responded late on through a well-taken strike by Abdulkerim Bardakci, but the visitors could not find another goal.

The victory secured first place in the group for France, ahead of Belgium, and guaranteed their place in the Nations League play-offs in March.

UEFA Nations League 2026-27

France - Türkiye 2-1 (0:0)
Goals: Topçu E., 49 (own goal) (1-0); Kroupi, 80 (2-0); Bardakçı, 90 (2-1)

France: Maignan (Restes, 46); Kumbedi; Konate; Jacquet; Olise (Pagis, 85); Rabiot (Camavinga, 63); Da Cunha; Cherki (Zaire-Emery, 82); Mbappé; Barcola B. (Kroupi, 63); Diouf A.
Substitution: Restes (from 46); Kroupi (from 63); Camavinga (from 63); Zaire-Emery (from 82); Pagis (from 85)
Bench: Risser; Gusto; Truffert; Yoro; Mayulu
Yellow Cards: Konate 55

Türkiye: Özer; Demiral; Topçu E.; Elmali (Aydin O., 81); Bardakçı; Yüksek (Özcan Sa., 61); Güler A.; Çalhanoğlu (Kökçü, 81); Uzun (Akgün Y., 69); Gül D.; Yılmaz B. (Kadioglu, 81)
Substitution: Özcan Sa. (from 61); Akgün Y. (from 69); Kökçü (from 81); Kadioglu (from 81); Aydin O. (from 81)
Bench: Destanoglu; Öztaşdelen; Kaplan A.; Fakili; Eskihellaç; Ünal E.
Yellow Cards: Özcan Sa. 56; Yılmaz B. 56