Zinedine Zidane formally appointed head coach of Les Bleus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, Zinédine Zidane was officially appointed as the head coach of the French national soccer team during an extraordinary meeting of the French Football Federation. A press conference at FFF headquarters will follow to mark the transition from Didier Deschamps. Zidane’s new role coincides with a notable moment as he reconnects with Kylian Mbappé, reigniting a historic partnership. Additionally, at 59 years old, Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest professional footballer, scored for Fukushima United in a match that ended 7-0 in his team's favor.
- •Zidane takes over as head coach of Les Bleus.
- •Official press conference scheduled for July 28.
- •Zidane’s relationship with Mbappé highlights the transition.
- •Kazuyoshi Miura scores in a 7-0 victory for Fukushima United.
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