Official: Z. Zidane has become the coach of the French national team

2026-07-28 13:31 © J.E.E/SIPA

The French national team has announced the selection of a new head coach.

No surprises occurred – the prestigious position was taken by Zinedine Zidane.

The renowned coach signed a contract with his home country's football federation that will last until the end of the 2030 World Cup.

"I have said it many times: there is nothing greater than the French national team.

Therefore, I take this position with immense joy and pride," said the 54-year-old specialist.

"This is also a tremendous responsibility. I want to thank the president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, the executive committee, and the entire French Football Federation for the trust placed in me. I also want to acknowledge Didier Deschamps and his coaching staff for their 14 years of work.

It goes without saying that I will pursue the highest goals with the French national team."

𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗭𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗘, 𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗦𝗘́𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗟’e𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🐓🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/5ocGyYETNm

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) July 28, 2026