Zidane Returns Home as France Begin a New Era
French football has entered a new chapter after Zinedine Zidane was officially confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The French Football Federation has handed the legendary former captain a four-year contract as Les Bleus begin preparations for the next international cycle.
Zidane’s appointment brings one of the game’s greatest icons back to the heart of French football.
A World Cup winner as a player in 1998 and European champion in 2000, he now takes charge of a national team packed with world-class talent and high expectations.
As a manager, Zidane built an extraordinary reputation at Real Madrid, winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns and several other major trophies.
His calm leadership, tactical intelligence and ability to manage elite players made him one of the most successful coaches of his generation.
He inherits a talented squad featuring stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué, with the immediate focus turning to the UEFA Nations League before attention shifts to UEFA Euro 2028 qualification.
After years of speculation linking him with the national team job, Zidane finally gets the opportunity many believed was destined for him.
France will now hope their legendary playmaker can replicate his remarkable club success on the international stage and lead Les Bleus back to major tournament glory.
