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French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed to coach the national squad, 'Les Bleus', nearly thirty years after helping the team win their first World Cup and twenty years after his infamous red card.
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Zinedine Zidane has been named the new head coach of 'Les Bleus', becoming the third former international player to lead the national side. The appointment follows Didier Deschamps’ departure after France’s semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup.
Background
French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national squad, 'Les Bleus'. The appointment follows the departure of Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after France’s semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner, becomes the third former French international to lead the national team, succeeding Laurent Blanc and Deschamps. His immediate task is to prepare the squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy.
French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national squad, 'Les Bleus'. The appointment follows the departure of Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after France’s semi-final exit at the 2026 Wor
Fact cards
Key entities: Zinedine Zidane, France, Les Bleus, French Football Federation, Didier Deschamps.
Who succeeds Didier Deschamps as France's head coach? Zinedine Zidane. Who was the previous head coach of the French national team? Didier Deschamps. How many former French internationals have coached the national team? Three: Laurent Blanc, Didier Deschamps, and Zinedine Zidane.
1998: Zinedine Zidane helps France win their first World Cup. 2006: Zidane receives a red card in the World Cup final. 2010–2012: Laurent Blanc serves as head coach of the French national team. 2026 World Cup: France exits in the semi-finals; Didier Deschamps steps down after a 6
Timeline
Zinedine Zidane helps France win their first World Cup.
Zidane receives a red card in the World Cup final.
Laurent Blanc serves as head coach of the French national team.
France exits in the semi-finals; Didier Deschamps steps down after a 6-4 third-place playoff loss to England.
FFF president Philippe Diallo announces Zidane’s appointment as head coach.
France plays Turkey away in the Nations League.
France plays Belgium away in the Nations League.
France hosts Italy at the Stade de France in the Nations League.
FAQ
Zinedine Zidane.
Didier Deschamps.
Three: Laurent Blanc, Didier Deschamps, and Zinedine Zidane.
Nations League matches against Turkey (25 September), Belgium (28 September), and Italy (2 October).
France lost 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.
Zinedine Zidane.
Four years, running until the 2030 World Cup.
Following France’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
FFF president Philippe Diallo.
He stated that coaching the national team was the only job he wanted.
Zinedine Zidane.
Four years, running until the 2030 World Cup.
September 25, 2027, against Turkey.
France lost 6-4 to England in the World Cup third-place playoff.
Jude Bellingham.