France are set to start a new era as legendary midfielder and UEFA Champions League-winning manager Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially unveiled as the new head coach of the French national team.

The French Football Federation (FFF) has scheduled a press conference where the long-anticipated appointment is expected to be confirmed.

For years, Zidane had been widely regarded as the natural successor to Didier Deschamps. With Deschamps stepping down after more than a decade in charge, the 54-year-old is now ready to take over one of international football's most talented squads.

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Zidane Set To Lead Mbappe And France's Golden Generation

According to multiple reports, Zidane has agreed to a contract that will keep him in charge of Les Bleus until 2030. He replaces Didier Deschamps, whose remarkable 14-year tenure came to an end after France finished fourth at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Deschamps leaves behind an impressive legacy, having guided France to the 2018 FIFA World Cup title, the 2022 World Cup final, and the 2021 UEFA Nations League trophy. His departure marks the end of one of the most successful managerial spells in French football history.

Now, the responsibility shifts to Zidane, who will be tasked with leading France into a new chapter featuring stars such as Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and several emerging young talents.

Zidane's Managerial Record And Major Achievements

Zidane arrives with one of the most decorated managerial resumes in modern football despite spending only a few seasons in club management.

He coached Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018, before returning for a second spell from 2019 to 2021. During that period, he established himself as one of Europe's elite coaches by winning:

  • Three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • Two La Liga titles
  • Two FIFA Club World Cups
  • Two UEFA Super Cups
  • Two Spanish Super Cups

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High Expectations As Zidane Takes Charge Of Les Bleus

Managing France will present Zidane with perhaps the biggest challenge of his coaching career. While he enjoyed enormous success with Real Madrid, international football brings a different level of pressure and limited preparation time.

The French Football Federation is expected to make the appointment official during its scheduled press conference. Zidane's first major tournament in charge is likely to be UEFA Euro 2028, where expectations will be nothing short of winning the title.up 2028.