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World Football Powers Shuffle National Team Coaches Ahead of 2026
7/28/2026
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- Germany appointed Jürgen Klopp as national team coach on July 24, 2026.
- France is likely to name Zinedine Zidane after Didier Deschamps’ departure.
- Italy dismissed Gattuso as coach after a disappointing qualifying run.
- Belgium hired Mark van Bommel after Rudi Garcia left the post-World Cup role.
- United States coach vacancy draws Roberto Martinez and Pellegrino Materazzo as candidates.
