French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane named new head coach of France's national team

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the French national football team, replacing Didier Deschamps, as announced by the French Football Federation (FFF) on July 28, 2026. Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship as a player, takes over from Deschamps, who had managed France since 2012. Deschamps' tenure ended with a fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup, having previously led the team to a World Cup title in 2018 and a final appearance in 2022.