Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years.

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

Days after France ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in the semifinals, superstar striker Kylian Mbappe penned a heartfelt letter to fans, saying that not being able to bring the trophy home "will continue to hurt for a while" and thanked the fans for their relentless support.

France's new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.

Kylian Mbappe; kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn't let Lionel Messi get anything else.

Kylian Mbappe totaled 10 goals and four assists for a France team that finished fourth at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Argentina vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Defending champions Argentina take on European champions in a star-studded FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the Metlife Stadium.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race will continue between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe during the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.

Social media chatter suggests not all is well between Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham hailed his team's third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2026 following their thrilling 6-4 victory over France.

Under Deschamps' leadership, for fourteen years, the French national team regained credibility, respect, and affection by remaining at the highest world level, winning the 2018 World Cup.

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot tore into his teammates for "shameful" performance against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff match.

France's outgoing coach Didier Deschamps minced no words, saying they played a "disgraceful first half" after his side suffered a 6-4 loss to England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze-medal match.

Despite France's 4-6 defeat against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal match, Kylian Mbappe has surpassed Lionel Messi in the race or Golden Boot.

France winger Michael Olise has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after registering his seventh assist of the 2026 tournament.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed pride over the England national football team after they secured the bronze medal at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating France 6-4 in a breathtaking game.

Thomas Tuchel said England had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at the 2026 tournament.