Zinedine Zidane
April 2026
Zinedine Zidane is reported to have agreed to become France head coach after the 2026 World Cup, ending a long wait for the role he has been linked with for years. Didier Deschamps has already confirmed that the tournament will be his final one in charge. Report based on ESPN, saying he had reached a verbal agreement with the French federation rather than confirming an official appointment from the federation itself. That means the direction looks clear, but the final move should still be treated as reported, not formally announced.