BREAKING: Zidane reaches agreement to coach the French national team

A new era for the French team is gradually unfolding as Zinedine Zidane is chosen to lead the squad after the 2026 World Cup.

According to revelations from the reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano, the French Football Federation (FFF) has reached a verbal agreement with the legend Zinedine Zidane to take over as head coach of the national team following the 2026 World Cup. This news quickly attracted significant attention, as Zidane has long been considered the top candidate for the Les Bleus’ managerial position.

This move is seen as a carefully planned transition by French football authorities. After more than a decade of success under Didier Deschamps, the FFF aims to ensure a stable succession rather than a sudden change. More importantly, the early agreement indicates Zidane is almost certain to usher in a new era for France following the World Cup in the USA.

However, everything currently remains at the verbal agreement stage with no official contract signed yet. According to Romano, both parties are deliberately keeping things confidential to show maximum respect for Deschamps, who is still leading the team and has important tasks ahead. Zidane also does not want to create any pressure or disruption within the team.

The FFF’s strategy is to focus fully on Deschamps’ final term before accelerating the transition after the 2026 World Cup. The 58-year-old coach has been with the French team for 14 years, achieving many great successes and building a solid foundation for the current generation of players, making the succession a historic decision.

For Zidane personally, this will mark his return to coaching after a long break since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. His tremendous success at club level has raised hopes that he can replicate similar glory with the national team, where he was once a legendary figure both on the pitch and on the sidelines.