In recent hours, a new scandal has come to light involving Kylian Mbappé and the anger of his teammates over privileged treatment in the French national team, as he was excused from training camp after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup through the European Qualifiers. And now, a piece of news has been confirmed that shakes the entire scene…
It has been known for some time that Didier Deschamps will not continue as coach beyond the World Cup. Although this has been planned for many months, it was never fully clear who his replacement would be, which has changed in recent days. For this reason, in this controversial context in the French locker room, the news is a breath of fresh air.
The truth is that Zinedine Zidane will be the new head coach of France. After the World Cup takes place in North America between June and July, Deschamps will step aside and leave the position vacant. This spot will be filled by the legendary midfielder who made a significant impact in football, who hasn’t managed a team for quite some time.
The information released by French media and confirmed by AS is clear: Zidane will coach France. It’s only a matter of time until the World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, concludes for him to take his place on the bench. Meanwhile, Deschamps has a strong chance of continuing his career with a team in Saudi Arabia.
It’s worth noting that Zinedine has not been active since 2021, when he left Real Madrid. After a brief period with Castilla, his tenure with the merengue team was his first challenge and, so far, the last. The results speak for themselves: 3 consecutive UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups, 2 La Liga titles, and 2 Spanish Super Cups.
Meanwhile, Didier has been in charge of the French national team since 2012, marking the end of a long 14-year uninterrupted process. He managed the 2014 World Cup, became world champion in 2018, and recently lost the final in Qatar 2022 where they fell to Argentina. Additionally, he participated in 3 European Championships and 3 Nations Leagues, winning the 2021 edition.