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Zidane Close to Taking Over as France National Team Coach

Published March 23, 2026, 09:23
Zidane Close to Taking Over as France National Team Coach

Zinedine Zidane appears to be the frontrunner to succeed Didier Deschamps as the coach of the French national team. The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, hinted at the succession, implying that the next national coach is already known. According to reports, a verbal agreement has been reached between the federation and Zidane, with both sides having agreed on the basic framework for cooperation. However, an official announcement is not expected immediately, as Deschamps will remain in his position until the end of the next World Cup. The choice of Zidane is considered ideal due to his experience at the highest level and his association with France's successes. The federation and public opinion seem to have reached a common desire to see Zidane on the bench of the national team. Diallo had remained low-key in the past, but his recent statement reinforces the strong rumors about Zidane's imminent takeover of the technical leadership.