France appoints Zinedine Zidane as new coach ahead of upcoming matches
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Zinedine Zidane has been named the new coach of the France national soccer team. Zidane returns to coaching after five years away, having last managed Real Madrid in 2021. His appointment comes as France prepares for critical international fixtures. Questions remain about his strategy and lineup adjustments as he takes on this new role.
- •Zidane served as Real Madrid's coach until 2021.
- •He replaces the previous coach amid expectations for strong performances.
- •France is gearing up for important matches in the near future.
- 5:04 PMBBC Sport — Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
- 12:04 PMESPN — Zidane is back! After five years away, what will h...
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Zidane back in management after being named new France boss
- 9:57 AMYahoo Sports — Zidane's long road leads back to France helm
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in management
"France's favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on Tuesday.In the intervening years, the French public have yearned for Zidane to make another comeback for the national team.
"Zinedine Zidane is back in management for the first time in five years after being named the new France boss.Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps, who left his role following the 2026 World Cup aft...
"Almost five years after his departure from Real Madrid, Zinédine Zidane is returning to football’s biggest stage. The 54-year-old is taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French na...
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External links- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 5:04 PMZidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 12:04 PMZidane is back! After five years away, what will h...
France have made Zinedine Zidane their new coach despite his last job at Real Madrid ending in 2021. What will he do? And just where has he been?
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:10 AMZidane back in management after being named new France boss
Zinedine Zidane is back in management for the first time in five years after being named the new France boss.Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps, who left his role following the 2026 World Cup aft...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:57 AMZidane's long road leads back to France helm
France's favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on Tuesday.In the intervening years, the French public have yearned for Zidane to make another comeback for the national team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:02 AM🚨 Mega comeback complete, Zinédine Zidane is back in management
Almost five years after his departure from Real Madrid, Zinédine Zidane is returning to football’s biggest stage. The 54-year-old is taking over from Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French na...
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