Zinédine Zidane appointed France national team manager

Zinédine Zidane has been appointed as the new manager of the French national team, signing a contract that runs until 2030. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who led France to a fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup, with the team losing 6-4 in the third-place playoff. The appointment was announced on July 28, 2026.