Zidane signs as new France coach until 2030

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly signed on as the new head coach of the French national football team, with a contract that runs until June 2030. This development was disclosed by football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on July 21, 2026, across his social media platforms. Zidane, who is 54 years old, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after his second tenure at the club. During his time at Real Madrid, Zidane guided the team to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, as well as two La Liga championships and numerous domestic and international trophies.

Romano announced, "Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The story has been confirmed as Zizou will be unveiled as the new head coach in the next days — back to work with France." Zidane is set to lead the national team in the upcoming 2027 UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Zidane has a storied history as a player, scoring twice when France won the World Cup in 1998. He has previously expressed a desire to manage the national team, a position that has long been speculated about his future. The current France coach, Didier Deschamps, has been in charge since 2012 and is expected to step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.