United KingdomZinedine Zidane has been officially named as the new head coach of the France national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after France's semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a former World Cup champion with France in 1998, last managed Real Madrid before stepping down in 2021. He will now lead France through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers and expressed pride and responsibility upon taking the role. The French Football Federation praised Zidane as a 'legend' of the game, highlighting his achievements both as a player and a coach. Zidane's first match in charge will be a Nations League game against Turkey in September.
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