Zinedine Zidane was officially presented as the head coach of the France national team Tuesday, according to N12 reporter Ben Goldfriend. Zidane, a World Cup winner as a player and three-time Champions League winner as Real Madrid manager, replaces Didier Deschamps after 14 years. He will lead the team for at least the next four years.
Zinedine Zidane was officially presented as the head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, according to N12 reporter Ben Goldfriend. The announcement comes hours after reports that the French Football Federation was expected to name Zidane today, following Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure.
Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup as a player and led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles as manager, will take over a team that finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup. He is expected to lead the squad through the 2030 World Cup cycle, with a contract of at least four years.
The report has not been independently confirmed by the French Football Federation.
2 developments
- StrongZinedine Zidane to be named France head coach, replacing Deschamps — report
- DevelopingFrance coach Didier Deschamps returns to France after mother's death, before Norway clash
- DevelopingDeschamps' longtime assistant Guy Stéphan to coach France vs Norway
- StrongGerman FA officially appoints Jürgen Klopp as national team head coach
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