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Zinedine Zidane Appointed France Manager After Deschamps’ Resignation

Former Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager following Didier Deschamps' exit after World Cup semi-final loss.

Editorial Desk

July 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — PARIS, FRANCE — Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new manager of the France national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps who stepped down following the team’s World Cup semi-final exit.

The announcement was made by the French Football Federation (FFF) on [Date]. Zidane, a former Real Madrid star and World Cup winner with France in 1998, takes over a team that reached the semi-finals of the recent World Cup before being eliminated.

Didier Deschamps resigned after leading the team for over a decade, during which he won the World Cup in 2018. His tenure ended with a disappointing semi-final loss in the latest tournament.

Zidane’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh approach to the French team, leveraging his extensive experience as a player and coach. His previous roles include managing Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles.

The FFF expressed confidence in Zidane’s ability to lead the team forward. “We’re thrilled to welcome Zinedine Zidane as our new manager. His vision — and experience will be invaluable as we look to the future,” said [FFF Official’s Name], FFF President.

Zidane’s first major task will be to prepare the team for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers and other international fixtures.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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