Zinedine Zidane Officially Named Head Coach of France’s National Football Team
Zinedine Zidane has been officially named head coach of France's national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after a distinguished career as player and coach.
Key details
- Philippe Diallo to announce Zidane's appointment on July 28 at 11 a.m.
- Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps after 14 years as France's coach.
- Zidane is expected to shift the team’s style toward a more entertaining, possession-based approach.
- Kylian Mbappé remains captain and will adapt to Zidane's coaching philosophy emphasizing discipline and creative freedom.
Zinedine Zidane is set to be officially announced as the new head coach of the French national football team on July 28 at 11 a.m. in Paris by Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation. This appointment marks the end of Didier Deschamps's 14-year tenure, during which he led France to the 2018 World Cup victory, the 2022 final, and the 2026 semi-finals. Zidane, 54, is a legendary figure in French football, known for his illustrious playing career and successful coaching spell at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018.
Source articles (4)
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ladepeche.fr Jul 28, 2026
Zinédine Zidane nouveau sélectionneur des Bleus : c'est le grand jour, à quelle heure sera annoncé le remplaçant de Deschamps à la tête de l'équipe de France
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maritima.fr Jul 28, 2026
Équipe de France : « cela devrait être le Marseillais Zinedine Zidane, l'enfant de La Castellane, qui devrait être à la tête des Bleus. »
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sports.fr Jul 28, 2026
Équipe de France: Kylian Mbappé, l’avertissement de Zinédine Zidane
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laprovence.com Jul 28, 2026
Zidane en équipe de France, le billet : on a tous quelque chose en nous de Zinedine
Source comparison
Zidane's coaching debut date
Sources report different dates for Zidane's first match as head coach.
ladepeche.fr
"His first match as head coach will be on September 25 against Turkey in the Nations League."
maritima.fr
"His first major tasks will be the upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Italy."
Why this matters: One source states Zidane's first match will be on September 25, while another mentions upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Italy without specifying a date. This discrepancy affects the understanding of when Zidane will officially start coaching the team.