Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Zidane named France manager on four-year deal
The long-expected announcement is finally official: Zidane takes over Les Bleus.
Z. Zidane
coach
Role
Manager
Contract length
4 years
Predecessor
Didier Deschamps
First match
Away to Türkiye, Sept 25
What happened. Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new manager on a four-year contract, succeeding Didier Deschamps.
- Deschamps left after 14 years following World Cup semi-final loss.
- Zidane's deal runs through 2030 World Cup, including Euro 2028.
- First home game is against Italy on October 2.
Zidane's first competitive test comes in Nations League fixtures starting September.
Read the full story at Daily Mail Football →
FranceMore to read
Sky Sports
Zidane: I refused every job because I wanted to be France manager
BBC Sport
Zidane confirmed as new France manager
Get French Football
Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team manager
Get French Football
Former Ballon d’Or winner ‘seriously happy’ that Zinedine Zidane is the French manager
GiveMeSport
Plan to Betray UEFA Boycott: France Working With Gianni Infantino
Get French Football
Official | Zinédine Zidane’s homecoming game against Italy as France manager sold out