Zinedine Zidane spent years patiently waiting in the wings for his chance to manage France and on Friday the successor to Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus will lead the side out for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey.

Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Friday that Kylian Mbappe would be his France captain after naming his first squad since being appointed as the successor to Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus.

Kylian Mbappe's remarks on the Ballon d'Or 2026 race reportedly hurt his France teammate Ousmane Dembele.

The France star was portrayed in military outfits, sitting on a throne, or posing next to Soviet leader Josef Stalin and other controversial leaders.

The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino.

Liverpool have agreed a deal worth up to GBP 123m for Paris Saint-Germain striker Bradley Barcola.

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.