Zinedine Zidane appointed as new coach of France soccer team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Zinedine Zidane has been named as the head coach of the France national soccer team. His appointment was announced on July 28, 2026, at the French Football Federation headquarters in Paris. Zidane, who replaces Didier Deschamps, expressed excitement, stating he has waited five years for this opportunity. He signed a four-year contract and intends to bring a new style to the team. Zidane's first match will be against Turkey in the Nations League on September 25, followed by a game in Belgium three days later.
- •Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps as head coach of France.
- •He signed a four-year contract with the French Football Federation.
- •Zidane's first match is on September 25 against Turkey.
- •He aims to introduce a different playing style than Deschamps.
- •Zidane expressed deep emotional connection to the French national team.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team
- 12:36 PMAssociated Press — Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team - AP News
"Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters i…
"His first game will be away to Turkey in the Nations League on Sept. 25, followed by a match in Belgium three days later.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:53 PMEmotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team
His first game will be away to Turkey in the Nations League on Sept. 25, followed by a match in Belgium three days later.
- Associated PressJul 28, 2026, 12:36 PMEmotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team - AP News
Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters i…
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