Zidane confirmed as France head coach

Core Impact Points

• Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team.
• He will lead the team through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, replacing Didier Deschamps after his 14-year stint.
• Zidane's first competitive fixture in charge will be a Nations League trip to Turkey on 25 September.
• The 54-year-old has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021.
• Zidane's appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the French national team, which finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
• He has high ambitions for the team and wants to thank the French Football Federation for their confidence in him.