Zinédine Zidane has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced the appointment on Tuesday, marking a return for the 1998 World Cup champion. Deschamps’s tenure, lasting since 2012, concluded with a fourth-place finish in the 2026 World Cup, following a win in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2022. Zidane brings a wealth of experience, having previously managed Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016-2018. Despite a controversial end to his playing career in 2006, Zidane’s legendary status and proven managerial success make him a popular choice. This appointment signifies a new era for French football under a national icon.