A New Era for Les Bleus
Zinédine Zidane will officially take over as France's national team manager on September 1, ending a long wait for a successor to Didier Deschamps.
The former Real Madrid and Juventus midfielder, who guided the club to three consecutive Champions League titles as a coach, is expected to sign a four‑year contract with the French Football Federation.
Zidane's first assignments will be a series of UEFA Nations League matches during an international break in early October, giving him an early chance to imprint his tactical philosophy on the squad.
Deschamps, who has been at the helm since 2012, will conclude his 14‑year spell with a final game against England in the 2026 World Cup Bronze final, a match that will also serve as a symbolic hand‑over.
The transition comes at a time when French football is looking to rebuild after a mixed recent performance, and Zidane's appointment has been met with optimism by players and fans alike.