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Zinedine Zidane appointed coach of France national team after World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:14 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Zinedine Zidane appointed coach of France national team after World Cup

Summary

Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team, taking over after Didier Deschamps steps down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French Football Federation announced Zidane's appointment, marking a significant change in leadership. Zidane, who previously managed Real Madrid, is expected to address weaknesses in France's midfield and adapt his tactics to the national team's current talent. His four-year contract runs until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup and includes a reported salary of approximately €3.6 million annually, which may increase with incentives.

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By the Numbers

•Zidane confirmed as coach after Deschamps' departure.
•Zidane's contract lasts until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
•He is expected to enhance France's midfield capabilities.
•Zidane previously won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
•France's midfield is currently perceived as a weakness.

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7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Zinedine Zidane tactics, style of play: How new France coach can fix Les Bleus' biggest weakness

What they're saying

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After the planned departure of long-tenured head coach Didier Deschamps after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the France national team will enter a new era as Bleus hero Zinedine Zidane takes over.
— Yahoo Sports

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