France prepares to appoint Zinedine Zidane as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Zinedine Zidane is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation will officially confirm Zidane’s role following Deschamps’ final match against England this weekend in the World Cup third-place play-off. Zidane has already gathered his coaching staff and plans to lead France in the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign. His tenure marks a new chapter for a team that has experienced significant success under Deschamps, who won the World Cup in 2018 and led France to another final in 2022. Zidane is expected to implement a more attacking style, addressing criticisms of the previous regime’s tactical approach.
- •Zidane will succeed Deschamps as France head coach.
- •Deschamps' last match is against England in the World Cup third-place play-off.
- •Zidane has finalized his coaching staff ahead of the appointment.
- •He aims to lead France in the UEFA Nations League and future tournaments.
- •Deschamps' legacy includes a World Cup win and a UEFA Nations League title.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Zinédine Zidane to take over from Didier Deschamps as France manager on September 1st
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — France set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier Deschamps
"France are set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach following the end of Didier Deschamps’ long and successful reign.The French Football Federation is expected to formally confirm Zida...
"Zinédine Zidane will officially take over from Didier Deschamps as France’s national team manager on September 1st, according to L’Equipe. The former Real Madrid head coach was the overwhelming...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:30 PMZinédine Zidane to take over from Didier Deschamps as France manager on September 1st
Zinédine Zidane will officially take over from Didier Deschamps as France’s national team manager on September 1st, according to L’Equipe. The former Real Madrid head coach was the overwhelming...
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 6:30 PMFrance set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier Deschamps
France are set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach following the end of Didier Deschamps’ long and successful reign.The French Football Federation is expected to formally confirm Zida...
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