France appoints Zinedine Zidane as national soccer coach, succeeding Didier Deschamps
Zinedine Zidane was unveiled on July 28, 2026, as the new head coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after 12 years in the role. The 54-year-old Zidane, a World Cup-winning player and former club manager, returns to coaching after five years away from the sport. According to France 24, Zidane's hiring marks France's attempt to refresh its squad following recent competitive disappointments.
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✓ Verified
- ✓Zinedine Zidane was unveiled as France's new national football coach on July 28, 2026. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 50+ US MSM articles)
- ✓Zidane succeeded Didier Deschamps, who was a World Cup-winning teammate. (Source: France 24, corroborated by US MSM coverage)
- ✓Zidane is 54 years old. (Source: France 24)
- ✓Zidane had been out of coaching for five years prior to this appointment. (Source: France 24)
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- ~Zidane is described as 'a national icon with multiple successes as player and coach.' (Source characterization: France 24)
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