Zinedine Zidane appointed as France national team manager
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national soccer team, succeeding Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after a semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner in 1998, expressed pride in taking on this role and acknowledged the contributions of Deschamps over his 14 years in charge. The 54-year-old manager, previously with Real Madrid, is set to lead France through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers. His first competitive match will be a Nations League fixture against Turkey on September 25.
- •Zinedine Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps as France manager.
- •Deschamps managed France for 14 years, leading them to a World Cup title in 2018.
- •Zidane has high ambitions for the national team moving forward.
- •His first match in charge is scheduled for September 25 against Turkey.
- •Zidane last managed Real Madrid before departing in 2021.
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- 9:45 AMThe Guardian Sport — France turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach in long-awaited homecoming
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Zidane confirmed as new France manager
- 9:03 AMBBC Sport — Zidane confirmed as new France manager
"Four-year deal agreed with successor to Deschamps ‘I have so many emotions, I am ready for the challenge’ Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. The French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, saying he has been given a four-year contract. Continue reading...
"The French Football Federation has confirmed Zinedine Zidane as the new France head coach following the departure of Didier Deschamps.The former France captain replaces Deschamps, who stepped down aft...
"The French Football Federation have called the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as a meeting of a legend in the history of Les BleusZidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of theFrance national ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:02 PMZinedine Zidane realizes childhood dream as French legend appointed Les Bleus boss
Zinedine Zidane has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of the French national team, taking the place of Didier Deschamps, who left the position following this summer's FIFA World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:15 PMZinedine Zidane appointed new France head coach after Didier Deschamps’ exit
The French Football Federation has confirmed Zinedine Zidane as the new France head coach following the departure of Didier Deschamps.The former France captain replaces Deschamps, who stepped down aft...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:24 PMFrench soccer legend Zinedine Zidane named new head coach of France's national team
Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France's head coach.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 12:02 PMZidane named France coach, first job since 2021
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new coach, the French Football Federation has announced.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:40 AM“Meeting of a legend in the history of Les Bleus”: Zidane named France head coach
The French Football Federation have called the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as a meeting of a legend in the history of Les BleusZidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of theFrance national ...
- The Guardian SportJul 28, 2026, 9:45 AMFrance turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach in long-awaited homecoming
Four-year deal agreed with successor to Deschamps ‘I have so many emotions, I am ready for the challenge’ Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. The French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, saying he has been given a four-year contract. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:18 AMZidane confirmed as new France manager
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 9:03 AMZidane confirmed as new France manager
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:03 AM🚨 Official: Zidane is France's new manager
France now has the leader it had dreamed of for years. The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially appointed Zinédine Zidane as the new national team manager.The 54-year-old coach succeeds Di...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:02 AMZinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit
The former Real Madrid star will take over from Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:01 AM🚨 Zinedine Zidane appointed new France head coach
France have officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as their new national team head coach, ending years of speculation over the legendary midfielder's return to Les Bleus. The 54-year-old succeeds Didie...
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