Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Zidane appointed France national team coach
Zinedine Zidane, a famous French soccer player, has become the new coach of the France national team.
He was officially introduced on July 28, 2026, at the French Football Federation headquarters in Paris.
Zidane is very excited about this new role and has signed a 4-year contract.
He replaces Didier Deschamps, who led the team to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Zidane said he has always wanted to coach the France team and is looking forward to working with the talented players.
The French government had to create a special exemption to pay Zidane more than the salary cap for national federation employees.
Zinedine Zidane was officially unveiled as the new coach of the France national team on July 28, 2026.
He replaces Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Zidane signed a 4-year contract with the French Football Federation.
He expressed excitement and emotion about the opportunity to coach the France team.
Zidane mentioned that he has always wanted to coach the France team and did not take a club side after leaving Madrid.
- Who
- Zinedine Zidane
- What
- Appointed as the new coach of the France national soccer team
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- French Football Federation headquarters in Paris
- Why
- To replace Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Zidane's Appointment
Deschamps' Departure
Leadership Transition
Zidane's Appointment
Zinedine Zidane brings a new era of leadership and excitement to the France national team.
Deschamps' Departure
Didier Deschamps' departure marks the end of a successful tenure that included winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- New Coach
- Zinedine Zidane
- Contract Duration
- 4 years
- Previous Coach
- Didier Deschamps
- Announcement Date
- July 28, 2026
- Location of Announcement
- French Football Federation headquarters, Paris
- Salary Cap Exemption
- French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari
