Zinedine Zidane is set to take charge of the France national team, signalling a long-anticipated transition following Didier Deschamps' departure. Deschamps' tenure, which included the 2018 World Cup triumph, concluded after France's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup loss to Spain.
Deschamps will say goodbye to the team after the 3rd- and 4th-place match ahead of the World Cup final. Zidane, a French football icon and former Real Madrid manager, reached a verbal agreement earlier this year to succeed his former teammate Deschamps once the 2026 World Cup campaign ended.
Zidane to become new France Football coach; Deschamps to leave after World Cup exit
The 54-year-old has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 but remains one of the most respected figures in the game. Fans now await official confirmation from the French Football Federation as attention turns to how Zidane will reshape the team.
Meanwhile, Spain, after the 2-0 win over France, awaits another finalist. On the other hand, England and Argentina are all set for another blockbuster semifinal and to book a spot in the final.
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