Zinedine Zidane appointed manager of France national football team

Zinedine Zidane was officially installed as the manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, ending the brief uncertainty that had surrounded the appointment of Didier Deschamp’s successor. The decision was confirmed by the French Football Federation in a press release that highlighted Zidane’s long‑standing ambition to lead the national side.

Zidane, a French‑Algerian icon who won the World Cup with France in 1998 and later managed clubs such as Real Madrid and Juventus, had repeatedly expressed his desire to take charge of the French team. His reputation as a former player and coach, coupled with widespread support from the football community, made his appointment a natural choice for the federation. The move follows his successful tenure at Real Madrid, where he secured multiple Champions League titles, and signals a new era for French football.

With Zidane at the helm, France will now focus on preparing for upcoming international fixtures and integrating emerging talent into the squad. The federation expects the new manager to bring his tactical acumen and experience to the national team, aiming to build on France’s recent successes and secure a strong performance in forthcoming tournaments.