Football legend Zinedine Zidane to be named coach of French national team Les Bleus
Summary
Zinedine Zidane will be the new coach of the French national football team, Les Bleus, replacing Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a former star midfielder, has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 but is highly regarded for his past achievements as both player and coach.Key Facts
- Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as Les Bleus coach.
- The announcement was made by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo.
- Zidane last coached Real Madrid until 2021, winning three Champions League titles in a row (2016-2018).
- Deschamps coached France from 2012 to 2026, winning the World Cup in 2018.
- France reached the 2022 World Cup final and the 2016 European Championship final under Deschamps.
- Zidane played 108 games for France, scoring 31 goals, and was key in the 1998 World Cup win.
- France’s upcoming matches include games against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy in September and October 2026.
- Zidane follows former teammates like Laurent Blanc who also became national team coaches.
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