Zidane era set to begin as France prepare first official appearance

France are on the verge of confirming Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach, closing the long and successful cycle led by Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation has scheduled a press conference for July twenty‑eight at eleven o’clock, during which the former number ten will be officially presented. Before the announcement, the FFF’s Executive Committee will meet to ratify his appointment, clearing the way for Zidane’s first international coaching role.

The move ends months of anticipation, with Zidane widely viewed as the natural successor to Deschamps, who guided France to the 2018 World Cup title and the 2022 final. August will be dedicated to assembling the technical staff, with Zidane set to begin his duties on September one. Reports suggest he hopes to bring Fabien Barthez as goalkeeping coach, though qualification issues remain. After his trophy‑laden spell at Real Madrid, Zidane now prepares for a new challenge at the helm of Les Bleus.