Zinédine Zidane appointed France men’s national-team manager

Key points

Zinédine Zidane has been officially appointed manager of France’s men’s national team under a four-year contract.
His stated objectives include leading France at Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Zidane is scheduled to start Aug. 1, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure, according to the existing draft.

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28 Jul 2026, 09:53 UTC

Zidane has been appointed France’s new football coach and has given his first address in the role.

28 Jul 2026, 11:51 UTC

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France’s new manager on July 28, 2026, succeeding Didier Deschamps.

28 Jul 2026, 13:02 UTC

The French Football Federation formally appointed Zinedine Zidane as France head coach on Tuesday, with his four-year contract beginning 1 August.

28 Jul 2026, 13:07 UTC

The French Football Federation appointed Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps’ successor on Tuesday, giving him a four-year contract.

29 Jul 2026, 07:02 UTC

Zinédine Zidane has officially been appointed manager of France’s men’s national team on a four-year contract.

With information from: France 24, Euronews.