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Zidane to Take Over as France Coach After World Cup

Published February 21, 2026, 09:18
Zidane to Take Over as France Coach After World Cup

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly close to becoming the new head coach of the French national team after the World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement is verbal and will be finalized after the tournament concludes. Zidane, with three Champions League titles and a Spanish league title with Real Madrid, aims to return France to the top of European and world football, as he did as a player. The news has generated significant interest on social media, while focus remains on the upcoming World Cup with Deschamps in charge.