…success away to Turkey last Friday in Zidane’s first game at the helm after succeeding Didier Deschamps as coach following the World Cup. France are therefore top of Nations League Group A1 with six points, three points ahead of Belgium and Italy, with the latter winning 4-1 in Turkey on Monday. Les Bleus play host to…

…new coaching staff on Thursday, August 13, after the former Real Madrid manager replaced Didier Deschamps as France head coach. Barthez will take charge of the national team's goalkeepers, replacing Franck Raviot, as France begins preparations for Euro 2028 in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.The ap…

…Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.He replaces Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, who ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup.Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since…

…footballers.The Real Madrid forward has captained France since 2023 under head coach Didier Deschamps and also became his country's all-time leading goalscorer during the 2026 World Cup, overtaking Olivier Giroud. Despite entering the tournament after an injury-disrupted season with Real Madrid, Mbappé delivered anothe…

France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final with England on Saturday. According to L'Equipe, France players wanted a free evening 'as an opportunity to clear their heads' after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final earlier…

World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps to leave after Spain defeat France coach Didier Deschamps is departing Les Bleus following the team's exit from the 2026 tournament. The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), of winning it a third time are over after thei…

…by France The Spanish winger also dismissed suggestions that he should fear facing Didier Deschamps’ side. Lamine Yamal – Getty image “I was asked if I was afraid of France, and I said no. We are European champions. It’s simply football,” Yamal said. Despite scoring only once at the World Cup so far, the teenager is co…

…have consistently stretched opposition defences, creating space for Mbappe. Coach Didier Deschamps can also call upon Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue, both of whom have impressed with their attacking contributions during the tournament. France are eager to erase the painful memories of their def…

…convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions’ impressive tournament run. Didier Deschamps’ side secured a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele at Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovers from penalty miss France dominated much of the co…

…the French Football Federation to challenge the referee's decision. France's head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed FIFA's ruling during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday. "There was no change when it comes to Olise's yellow card. We received FIFA's decision this morning that the yellow card was maintained," D…

…believes Les Bleus will reach a third consecutive final and take the championship. Didier Deschamps’ side won Group I with a perfect record. Since then, they’ve beaten Sweden in the Round of 32 and Paraguay in the Final 16. France will now face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the event. Wenger told Sky Sports, “France…

…will keep chasing. He celebrated his first goal by running across to embrace coach Didier Deschamps, who missed France’s final group game against Norway to travel home for his mother’s funeral. Sweden’s English head coach Graham Potter and teammates greet fans after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match…