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French Football
Federation Appoint Zinedine Zidane as National Team Coach
Paris, 28 Jul
2026 (ONA) — The French Football Federation have appointed Zinedine Zidane as
the new head coach of the national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps, president
Philippe Diallo announced at a press conference today.
Zidane, 54, is
one of football’s most iconic figures. As a player, he led France to World Cup
glory in 1998 and European Championship success in 2000, and was named Ballon
d’Or winner the same year.
In management,
he enjoyed a historic spell at Real Madrid, winning three consecutive UEFA Champions
League titles (2016‑2018) and lifting 11 trophies across two stints in charge.
Zidane is
expected to take up his duties in the coming weeks, with high hopes of
restoring France to the top of the international game.
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