Zinédine Zidane officially appointed as France national soccer team manager
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Zinédine Zidane will be unveiled as the new manager of the France national team at a press conference in Paris on Tuesday. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who held the position for 14 years. Zidane returns to management after a five-year hiatus following his time at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles. His appointment is expected to bring a tactical shift towards a more possession-based game, utilizing the skills of France's talented roster. Zidane aims to foster a positive atmosphere for players, emphasizing their natural positions and creativity on the field.
- •Press conference to announce Zidane's appointment set for Tuesday in Paris.
- •Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps after 14 years as manager.
- •Former Real Madrid head coach won three consecutive Champions League titles.
- •Zidane emphasizes a possession-based approach and player creativity.
- •He aims to create a positive atmosphere and manage player egos effectively.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — France legend Zidane succeeds Deschamps as national team coach
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Zinédine Zidane appointed France national team manager
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Zinédine Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps as France coach
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team manager
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — France set to name a new head coach with Zidane likely to replace Deschamps
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — FEATURE | What to expect from Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as France’s national team manager
"France's soccer federation was set to announce a new head coach for the national men's squad Tuesday, with Zinedine Zidane expected to replace Didier Deschamps. Federation president Philippe Diallo was due to make an announcement at 11 a.m. local time in Paris. The 54-year-old Zidane helped Les Bleus win the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship two years later in a team that was captained by Deschamps.
"National icon Zinédine Zidane has been appointed coach of the French men' national team in succession of Didier Deschamps. French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo spoke of "an exceptional moment" as he named former playmaker Zidane sitting next him at a news conference "a legend of French football.
"As expected, Zinédine Zidane has been appointed coach of the French men' national team in succession of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) has said. FFF president Philippe Diallo named Zidane "a legend of French football" in a news conference and said that Zidane has signed a contract until 2030.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:03 AMFrance legend Zidane succeeds Deschamps as national team coach
National icon Zinédine Zidane has been appointed coach of the French men' national team in succession of Didier Deschamps. French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo spoke of "an exceptional moment" as he named former playmaker Zidane sitting next him at a news conference "a legend of French football.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:20 AMZinédine Zidane appointed France national team manager
Zinédine Zidane is the new manager of the French national team after signing a contract until 2030.France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup under Didier Deschamps, losing 6-4 in a remarkable thir...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:18 AMZinédine Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps as France coach
As expected, Zinédine Zidane has been appointed coach of the French men' national team in succession of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) has said. FFF president Philippe Diallo named Zidane "a legend of French football" in a news conference and said that Zidane has signed a contract until 2030.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:05 AMOfficial | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team manager
Zinédine Zidane (54) has been appointed as France’s national team manager, Fédération Française de Football (FFF) has announced on Tuesday. Zidane was the overwhelming favourite to replace Didie...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:15 AMFrance set to name a new head coach with Zidane likely to replace Deschamps
France's soccer federation was set to announce a new head coach for the national men's squad Tuesday, with Zinedine Zidane expected to replace Didier Deschamps. Federation president Philippe Diallo was due to make an announcement at 11 a.m. local time in Paris. The 54-year-old Zidane helped Les Bleus win the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship two years later in a team that was captained by Deschamps.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:15 PMFEATURE | What to expect from Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as France’s national team manager
This Tuesday, the worst-kept secret in French football will finally be no more as Zinédine Zidane will be unveiled as Didier Deschamps’ successor as France’s national team manager. The French FA ...
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