Zidane appointed manager of France men's national team

Zinédine Zidane has been officially named the new head coach of the French men’s national football team, signing a four‑year contract that will see him at the helm through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. The appointment follows a comprehensive search by the French Football Federation, which sought a figure capable of guiding the squad into the next major international tournaments.

Zidane, who led France to World Cup glory in 1998 as a player and has a proven coaching pedigree with clubs such as Real Madrid, will inherit a squad that has recently undergone a generational shift. His mandate includes integrating emerging talents, stabilising the team’s tactical identity, and ensuring France remains competitive on the global stage. The federation highlighted his experience and leadership qualities as key factors in the decision.

The new coach will begin work immediately, with a focus on preparation for the upcoming qualification campaigns. French football fans and stakeholders alike will be watching closely as Zidane sets his sights on restoring France to the pinnacle of international football.