Kocaeli Stadium

Kocaeli Stadium, located in Izmit, Turkiye, was the venue for a UEFA Nations League match between the national teams of Turkiye and France. The match, which took place on Friday, September 25, 2026, saw France emerge victorious with a 1-0 win. The game was notable as it marked the debut of Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the French national team. Despite the win, the match was overshadowed by a knee injury sustained by French star Kylian Mbappe, who scored the only goal of the game before being forced off. The stadium's recent prominence stems from hosting this significant international fixture, drawing attention to its role in Turkish football infrastructure and its capacity to host high-profile sporting events.