France expected to name football legend Zinedine Zidane as Les Bleus' new coach
Summary
France will announce its new national football coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane expected to take over from Didier Deschamps. Zidane, a former French football star, last coached Real Madrid and has led them to three Champions League titles.Key Facts
- The French Football Federation will reveal the new coach at a press conference on July 28.
- Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps as coach of the French national team, known as Les Bleus.
- Zidane is 54 years old and has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
- Zidane led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League wins from 2016 to 2018.
- Didier Deschamps coached France for 14 years and recently stepped down after France lost in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
- Zidane was a key player for France when they won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship.
- France’s upcoming matches include games against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy in the Nations League and other competitions.
- Zidane won the Ballon d’Or, an award for the best football player, in 1998.
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