21.02.2026 20:11
One of the legendary figures of French football and former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is preparing to manage a national team for the first time in his career. Zidane has verbally agreed with the French Football Federation to take over the France National Team. The successful coach is expected to start his role after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Finally, Zinedine Zidane, one of the legendary figures of French football who has worked at the Spanish giant Real Madrid, is preparing to coach a national team for the first time in his career.
HE IS TAKING OVER THE FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM
According to Fabrizio Romano's report; Zidane, who has not coached a team for a long time, has verbally agreed with the French Football Federation to take over the French National Team. The report stated that no official signature has been made between the two parties, but an agreement has been reached.
HE WILL START HIS DUTIES AFTER THE WORLD CUP
It was stated that the 53-year-old coach will begin his duties with the national team after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
HIS SUCCESSES IN HIS COACHING CAREER
Zidane, who won the Champions League three times during his time coaching Real Madrid, also experienced La Liga, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and Spain Super Cup championships twice each.