What to know about Zinedine Zidane replacing Didier Deschamps as France’s manager following 2026 World Cup

Didier Deschamps is set to step down as France's national football team manager following the 2026 World Cup. Zinedine Zidane, the legendary former France international and Real Madrid coach, is expected to take over as his successor. The transition marks the beginning of a new era for French football after Deschamps' lengthy tenure leading Les Bleus.