Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over as head coach of the France national team. The formal contract signing with the French Football Federation is expected before July 21, with a public announcement likely following between July 23 and July 24.
Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps, who is stepping down after 14 years in charge and a World Cup title in 2018.
What we know about the deal
Zidane reached a verbal agreement with the FFF as early as March 2026, according to multiple reports. The timeline was always contingent on the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Deschamps seeing out his final tournament before handing over.
The formal contract is targeted for completion before July 21. An official announcement is expected between July 23 and July 24.
