Event
The French Football Federation has announced that Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team, Les Bleus. Zidane, 54, leaves his role at Real Madrid, where he last coached until 2021, to take charge of the national side following Deschamps' departure after the 2026 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain.
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Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national team, signing a four-year contract that extends to the 2030 World Cup. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the appointment on Tuesday, ending speculation surrounding the succession of Didier Deschamps.
Background
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps following France’s semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. The announcement was made by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo. Zidane, 54, returns to management for the first time since departing Real Madrid in 2021. Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title and the 2022 final, stepped down after the tournament concluded with a third-place finish for France.
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps following France’s semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. The announcement was made by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo. Zidane, 54, returns to management for
Fact cards
Key entities: Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps, French national team, French Football Federation, Real Madrid, Les Bleus.
Who is replacing Didier Deschamps as head coach? Zinedine Zidane. Why did Deschamps step down? Following France's semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. When did Zidane last coach a club? He left Real Madrid in 2021. What are France's next fixtures? An away match against Turkey o
1998: Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup with France. 2000: Zidane wins the European Championship with France. 2010–2012: Laurent Blanc coaches the French national team. 2012–2026: Didier Deschamps serves as head coach of France. 2016–2018: Zidane wins three consecutive UEFA Cham
Timeline
Zinedine Zidane wins the World Cup with France.
Zidane wins the European Championship with France.
Laurent Blanc coaches the French national team.
Didier Deschamps serves as head coach of France.
Zidane wins three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles as Real Madrid manager.
Zidane leaves Real Madrid, ending his last coaching stint.
France loses the World Cup semi-final to Spain and defeats England 6–4 in the third-place match.
Philippe Diallo announces Zidane’s appointment as head coach.
France plays Turkey away in the Nations League.
France plays in Belgium.
France plays Italy at the Stade de France.
FAQ
Zinedine Zidane.
Following France's semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup.
He left Real Madrid in 2021.
An away match against Turkey on 25 September, a match in Belgium on 28 September, and a game against Italy on 2 October.
Jude Bellingham.
Zinedine Zidane.
Four years, extending to the 2030 World Cup.
Following France’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
Head coach at Real Madrid, where he left in 2021.
25 September, against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.