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- The French Football Federation appointed Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the men’s national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps.
- Zidane signed a four-year contract effective 1 August 2026 that runs through the 2030 World Cup.
- His first competitive match will be the UEFA Nations League game against Turkey on 25 September 2026.
- Zidane, who guided Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles (2016-2018), said the role fulfills his lifelong dream after rejecting club offers.
