Fédération Française de Football has officially announced that Zinédine Zidane will be unveiled as the new manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, July 28. The press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the FFF headquarters in Paris, where Zidane will be presented alongside FFF president Philippe Diallo. Zidane, who has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is set to return to international football in this prestigious role. He is expected to sign a four-year contract, which will extend until at least the 2030 World Cup. Zidane’s first match in charge will be an away fixture against Turkey in late September as part of the 2026-2027 Nations League.
Why It Matters
Zinédine Zidane is a legendary figure in French football, having previously led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles. His appointment as the national team manager comes after Didier Deschamps’ successful tenure, which included winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Zidane’s return to coaching at the international level is significant as it marks a shift in leadership for Les Bleus, aiming to replicate past successes. The upcoming Nations League matches will be critical for establishing his strategy and team cohesion ahead of future major tournaments.
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