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Zinedine Zidane appointed as France head coach for four years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Zinedine Zidane appointed as France head coach for four years

Summary

Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national team on a four-year contract, following Didier Deschamps’ departure. Announced by the French Football Federation on July 28, Zidane expressed his excitement and commitment, stating that coaching France was his dream. He had previously turned down various club offers since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. Zidane aims to implement a more aggressive playing style, with his debut match set for September 25 against Turkey in the Nations League. This appointment comes as France looks to redefine itself after exiting the 2026 World Cup in the semifinals against Spain.

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Status Watch

•Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps as France's head coach.
•He has a four-year contract with the French Football Federation.
•Zidane’s first match will be on September 25 against Turkey.
•He aims for a more aggressive playing style with the team.
•Zidane previously rejected club offers to coach France.

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11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Zinedine Zidane 'Excited' to be Named France Head Coach on Four-Year Deal

What they're saying

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The legendary French player, who succeeds Didier Deschamps as Les Bleus' manager, said he turned down every club offer since leaving Real Madrid because coaching France was his dream job.
— Yahoo Sports

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