Zinédine Zidane appointed head coach of French national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Zinédine Zidane has been officially named the head coach of the French national team. The 1998 World Cup champion steps into the role previously held by Didier Deschamps, who led France to numerous successes over the past decade, including the 2018 World Cup title. Zidane aims to join a select group of individuals who have succeeded as both players and managers on the international stage. His appointment follows Deschamps' tenure, which defined an era of excellence for the team.
- •Zidane won the 1998 World Cup as a player.
- •Deschamps' management included a World Cup win in 2018.
- •Zidane seeks to emulate legends who succeeded in both roles.
- •The appointment marks a new chapter for Les Bleus.
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"As Zinédine Zidane has officially just been appointed head coach of the French national team, the 1998 world champion is preparing to take on one of the biggest challenges of his career. By stepping ...
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