Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team. The appointment comes after Didier Deschamps ended his 14-year stint in charge following France's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup.
Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021.
What happened after France's World Cup exit?
Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, stepped down after the nation's semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. That result brought an end to his 14 years in charge.
What is Zidane's recent coaching background?
Zidane has been out of management since 2021, when he left Real Madrid for a second time as head coach. Before that, he won the World Cup with France in 1998.
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Key Facts
- Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as France's new head coach.
- Didier Deschamps ended a 14-year spell in charge after France lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
- Zidane has not managed since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
- He won the World Cup with France in 1998.
