Didier Deschamps Jul 28, 2026 · 6w
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Zinedine Zidane named to succeed Deschamps as France head coach
The French Football Federation appointed Zinedine Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract, Al Jazeera reported on July 28, 2026. Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner under Deschamps' captaincy, said the France job was "the only thing I wanted to do" and is set to begin with UEFA Nations League fixtures in the autumn. The handover follows France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.