France Poised to Appoint Legendary Zinedine Zidane as New Head Coach to Succeed Veteran Manager Didier Deschamps
France is set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as its new head coach, following the end of Didier Deschamps' successful reign. The French Football Federation is expected to confirm Zidane's appointment this month.
Zidane, 54, has finalized his coaching staff and will inherit a talented squad. He is expected to lead France in the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign and target success at Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Deschamps will oversee his final match as France manager in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off against England before handing over to Zidane. The outgoing boss leaves behind a legacy that includes World Cup glory in 2018 and the 2021 UEFA Nations League title.
Zidane, a former France captain, has been linked to the role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He has a record of winning three consecutive Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, and two FIFA Club World Cups. As a player, Zidane inspired France to the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 titles, cementing his legendary status in French football.
Attention will now turn to how Zidane shapes the squad, with many expecting a more expansive and possession-based style. His first competitive fixtures are expected to come in the Nations League later this year. The appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for France under one of the country's greatest footballing icons.
Zidane, 54, has finalized his coaching staff and will inherit a talented squad. He is expected to lead France in the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign and target success at Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Deschamps will oversee his final match as France manager in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off against England before handing over to Zidane. The outgoing boss leaves behind a legacy that includes World Cup glory in 2018 and the 2021 UEFA Nations League title.
Zidane, a former France captain, has been linked to the role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He has a record of winning three consecutive Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, and two FIFA Club World Cups. As a player, Zidane inspired France to the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 titles, cementing his legendary status in French football.
Attention will now turn to how Zidane shapes the squad, with many expecting a more expansive and possession-based style. His first competitive fixtures are expected to come in the Nations League later this year. The appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for France under one of the country's greatest footballing icons.
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