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Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.<\/b><\/p>\n

Didier Deschamps<\/a>, France’s longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The 54-year-old, widely considered to be France’s greatest player, will sign a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers. <\/p>\n

On being appointed, he said it was “a great source of pride” to lead the French national side following their fourth-place finish at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

“I’ve often said it: there’s nothing greater than the French national team. So it’s a joy and obviously a great source of pride to become the manager of this French national team,” he added.<\/p>\n

“It’s also a responsibility. I want to thank [French Football Federation] president Philippe Diallo, the executive committee, and the French Football Federation for their confidence and acknowledge the 14 years of service from Didier and his staff. <\/p>\n

“I also have a special thought today for all my coaches. Needless to say, I have high ambitions for the French national team.”<\/p>\n

Diallo described the new head coach as a “legend” of French football.<\/p>\n

“The appointment of Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the French national team is a source of immense pride for the French Football Federation,” he said.<\/p>\n

“It marks the meeting of a legend in the history of Les Bleus, who has become one of the most decorated and respected coaches of his generation, and a team with rare potential, driven by the highest ambitions.”<\/p>\n

Zidane’s predecessor Deschamps guided France to three major finals over his 14-year reign, helping the country to their second World Cup success with victory in 2018.<\/p>\n

Zidane’s first competitive fixture in charge will be a Nations League trip to Turkey on 25 September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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