Liam Duckstein
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France and Turkiye meet in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 15 November 2026, and these predicted lineups look at how settled each side has looked recently. Both projections rest on a single recent line-up, so treat them as tentative.
France Predicted XI
France are projected in a 4-3-3, the shape Zinédine Zidane prefers. The side looks largely settled, with nine of the eleven projected starters having started the last match. Because only one recent line-up is available, that picture is thin rather than conclusive. Eli Kroupi and Kylian Mbappé are included in the expected XI even though neither started the match used here, which makes them the two names worth watching most closely.
France predicted XI: Mike Maignan; Malo Gusto, Adrien Truffert, Dayot Upamecano, Jérémy Jacquet; Rayan Cherki, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot; Bradley Barcola, Eli Kroupi, Kylian Mbappé
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 16 | Mike Maignan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Malo Gusto | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Adrien Truffert | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Dayot Upamecano | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | Jérémy Jacquet | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 7 | Rayan Cherki | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Michael Olise | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 14 | Adrien Rabiot | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 12 | Bradley Barcola | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Eli Kroupi | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 10 | Kylian Mbappé | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Turkiye Predicted Lineup
Turkiye are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which is the formation Sergen Yalçın prefers. Every one of the eleven projected starters started the match used for this projection, so the side reads as a settled unit on paper. The same caveat applies, however: this rests on one line-up, not a longer run of matches, so it should be read as an estimate.
Turkiye predicted XI: Uğurcan Çakır; Merih Demiral, Ozan Kabak, Oğuz Aydın, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; Orkun Kökçü, Arda Güler, Ismail Yüksek, Yunus Akgün, Baris Alper Yilmaz; Enes Ünal
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Uğurcan Çakır | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Merih Demiral | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Ozan Kabak | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 18 | Oğuz Aydın | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 20 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 6 | Orkun Kökçü | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Arda Güler | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 16 | Ismail Yüksek | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Yunus Akgün | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 21 | Baris Alper Yilmaz | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Enes Ünal | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Injuries and Suspensions
France have no players currently ruled out, either injured or through suspension, so the expected XI is not reduced by any absence at this stage. Among the France bench, Désiré Doue and Lucas Da Cunha each started the match used here, making them the most natural options if a change is needed in the front or wide areas.
Turkiye have no players currently ruled out, either injured or through suspension, so no absence changes the projected eleven. None of the Turkiye bench started the match used for this projection, so any change from the bench would be harder to predict with confidence.
How We Predict These XIs
For both sides, the projection uses the last matches_used line-ups, and more recent matches count for more than older ones. The formation shown is each coach’s preferred shape, and players confirmed injured or suspended are removed before the XI is set. This is a projection, not an official team announcement, and it can change once each side publishes its official team news.
Read also: France vs Turkiye Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated November 2026)
Read also: France vs Turkey Prediction: 15.11.2026 UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Preview
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for France and Turkiye?
Mike Maignan is the predicted France goalkeeper, and Uğurcan Çakır is the predicted Turkiye goalkeeper. Both were in goal for the match used in this projection.
What formation will France and Turkiye line up in?
France are projected in a 4-3-3 and Turkiye in a 4-2-3-1, both matching the coaches’ preferred shapes. These are predicted line-ups, so the official team sheet may differ.
Who is unavailable for France vs Turkiye?
Neither France nor Turkiye currently has a player ruled out injured or through suspension. Both predicted XIs are therefore built from the full squad as it stands.
When is the France vs Turkiye kickoff?
The match kicks off on Sunday 15 November 2026 as part of the UEFA Nations League. Check back closer to the time for the latest expected XI updates.