Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France men's national team, the French Football Federation announced.
Zidane, who will turn 55 in June, has signed a four-year deal with the national team and will officially start in the role on August 1, replacing Didier Deschamps.
France has been one of the top-performing teams in recent World Cups, finishing in fourth place this year, as runners-up in 2022, and winning it all in 2018.
Zidane has a lot to live up to in the role, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, who led the team to two World Cup finals and one World Cup title.
The French Football Federation has not commented on what specific changes Zidane plans to bring to the team or his coaching style.
Didier Deschamps announced prior to the 2026 World Cup that it would be his last one with the team, paving the way for Zidane to take over.
Zidane's appointment marks the beginning of a new era for the French national team, and fans are eagerly awaiting the 46-year-old's first match in charge.
The French Football Federation has not announced any further details about Zidane's coaching staff or any potential changes to the team's structure.
France's next international match is scheduled for September, where they will face off against a yet-to-be-announced opponent.
The pressure is on for Zidane to maintain France's strong performance and bring the team back to the top of the world football rankings.
Source: Yahoo Sports