Zinedine Zidane named new head coach of France national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Zinedine Zidane was officially presented as the head coach of the France national team on July 28, 2026. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who served for 14 years. Zidane expressed that coaching France was his only goal after his tenure at Real Madrid came to an end. France captain Kylian Mbappe welcomed Zidane on social media, expressing his excitement.
- •Zidane previously managed Real Madrid and won multiple titles.
- •He led France to win the World Cup in 1998 and Euros in 2000.
- •Didier Deschamps stepped down after 14 years as head coach.
- •Zidane had declined club coaching offers to pursue the France role.
- •Mbappe congratulated Zidane on Instagram after the announcement.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — After Real Madrid, I only wanted France: Zidane
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