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Zinedine Zidane appointed coach of France for 2030 World Cup bid

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:59 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Zinedine Zidane appointed coach of France for 2030 World Cup bid

Summary

Zinedine Zidane has been named the head coach of the French national team, tasked with leading them to the 2030 World Cup. This appointment follows his successful history in football, including a World Cup victory as a player in 1998. Zidane's tenure will aim to replicate the success he experienced early in his career, where he previously guided Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018. The announcement marks a significant moment for French football as the nation looks to reclaim its place at the top of international football.

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By the Numbers

•Zidane coached Real Madrid to three straight Champions League titles.
•He won the World Cup with France as a player in 1998.
•Zidane takes over during France's preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
•France expects to compete strongly on home soil.

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What they're saying

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French football icon Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday was tasked with delivering France the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he did as a player in 1998.France expected their team to win the World Cup on home soil by defeating defending champions Brazil.
— Yahoo Sports