Didier Deschamps

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national football team, taking over from Didier Deschamps.

Zinedine Zidane France coach

Kylian Mbappé appeared deeply upset on France's flight to Miami for the third-place match. His sadness was evident from the hotel to the plane, and at one point Didier Deschamps approached him to offer comfort. Mbappé… Afficher plus

Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps on France flight

Didier Deschamps commented on the third-place match of the World Cup, stating that the English team does not want to play, and neither does his.

Didier Deschamps World Cup third place match comment

🇫🇷0️⃣⚽️2️⃣🇪🇸 | WORLD CUP 2026: Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team: "I'll ask a question... does the referee have the required level to officiate a World Cup semifinal?"

Didier Deschamps World Cup 2026

having the best squad in the world and still not making the final is its own limitation

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⭐Didier Deschamps

🇫🇷0️⃣⚽️2️⃣🇪🇸 | WORLD CUP 2026: Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team: "I'll ask a question... does the referee have the required level to officiate a World Cup semifinal?"

Four coaches, one World Cup dream 🏆

Four coaches one World Cup dream 🏆

Didier Deschamps officially steps down as France manager. #DidierDeschamps

Zinedine Zidane at stadium

deschamps said he told the two strongest bench players to protect mbappe at the end of the match because he doesnt want to lose him

Didier Deschamps on protecting Mbappe

Mbappé's presence on the pitch commands respect, with France manager Didier Deschamps visibly deferring to him during the match.

Mbappé France Deschamps pitch moment

Didier Deschamps' mother has died. The France manager is leaving the national team camp to attend her funeral and won't be back until the knockout rounds.

Didier Deschamps