Zidane's rise to France helm reshapes future before England showdown

Zinedine Zidane’s appointment as France’s next head coach signals a fresh era for the national side just before its final match of Didier Deschamps’ tenure against England at 23:00 tomorrow, a game that could decide a bronze medal. The decision, confirmed since November, has already set the staff in motion. NOUVEAU Reçois des notifications pour chaque news importante ! Inscris-toi ICI ! Ajoutez Walfoot comme source préférée sur Google! The England fixture will be the last under Didier Deschamps, who has led the Bleus for 14 years. It also marks the end of an era that began after the Euro 2012 appointment of the former Laurent Blanc successor. Media outlets across France and abroad have already been buzzing for months about Zidane’s possible takeover, and the speculation accelerated sharply in the last few hours.

Romano’s verdict: Zidane set to steer France into next World Cup

Fabrizio Romano announced the move this afternoon with his trademark "Here we go", confirming that Zidane will be the new French selector and that the decision had been approved some time ago. The former captain will guide France in the Nations League, at Euro 2028 and in the Coupe du Monde 2030, extending his influence across three major tournaments. RMC Zidane has already secured seven members of his future staff, with a potential emphasis on feminisation in the data‑performance department.

Konaté warns France after World Cup heartbreak against Spain

France is poised to move from "DD" to "ZZ", a transition highlighted by the offensive firepower of Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, after a recent match where the Espagnols dominated and France missed a chance to reach a third consecutive World Cup final. Documents will be formally signed later this month and the full staff will be confirmed soon. Inscrivez‑vous maintenant à la newsletter de Walfoot for further updates.