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Legendary figure Zidane the obvious choice for French job, but questions remain

Shortly before noon on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane officially became the new manager of the French national team. After 14 years under Didier Deschamps, a new chapter is beginning for Les Bleus. Zidane is advocating continuity, but he will need to quickly demonstrate that he can offer a different approach to that of his predecessor.
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'The only job I wanted': Zidane announced as France coach on four-year deal

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.
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Deschamps takes responsibility for France's errors during bronze final

Didier Deschamps took responsibility for France's "unacceptable" first-half collapse in a 6-4 defeat by England on Saturday as his extraordinary 14-year reign ⁠as national team coach ended in painful fashion.
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Saka nets hat-trick & Mbappe makes history as England beat France in chaotic clash to win bronze

England emerged victorious in a FIFA World Cup (WC) third-place play-off for the very first time as they beat France 6-4 in a thriller in Miami, ensuring that Didier Deschamps’ trophy-laden 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus ended in defeat.
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Mbappe pays tribute to outgoing Deschamps ahead of coach's 'last dance' at World Cup

France captain Kylian Mbappe paid an emotional ⁠tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of the coach's final match in charge, saying ‌the players had failed to give him the ending ‌he deserved at the World Cup ‌after 14 years at the helm.
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France not looking forward to 'chocolate-medal' match but want to perform for Didier Deschamps

France are unhappy about having to play a World Cup third-place playoff against England on ⁠Saturday in Miami but it is the team's duty to deliver a bronze medal to the nation, France coach Didier Deschamps told ‌a press conference on Friday.
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Deschamps keeps unprecedented ⁠legacy intact despite France elimination

The end of coach Didier Deschamps' Midas-like reign turned into a Tantalus torment as France suffered a comprehensive World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain, but Les Bleus' recent heartbreaks will not tarnish an unprecedented ⁠legacy.
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Deschamps says the 'disappointment is immense' following loss to Spain

France coach Didier Deschamps conceded his side had been outclassed after Spain dismantled them ⁠2-0 in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, exposing technical, tactical and physical failings in a disappointing end to their quest for a third title.
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France matchup against Spain will be 'battle of control', says Deschamps

France will not willingly surrender possession to Spain in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final, coach Didier Deschamps said, with Aurelien Tchouameni available ⁠again as the teams prepare for a potentially decisive battle in midfield.
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Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe for eighth goal as France make World Cup semi-final

France coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the World Cup to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday.
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Deschamps says France must be even more efficient in attack against Morocco

France have scored a tournament-leading 14 goals in the World Cup so far ⁠but coach Didier Deschamps urged his players on Wednesday to achieve even greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in ‌Thursday's quarter-final.
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Deschamps expected Paraguay to 'chop down' star striker Mbappe

France coach Didier Deschamps said he feared Kylian Mbappe would ⁠be "chopped down" as Paraguay turned their World Cup last-16 tie into a bruising battle, with ‌Les Bleus eventually clawing their way into the quarter-finals with ‌a 1-0 win on Saturday.
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'Aggressiveness doesn't win a match', says France's Deschamps ahead of Paraguay clash

In a press conference, France coach Didier Deschamps reminded everyone that Paraguay is a "good team" and that they didn't beat Germany just because of their aggressiveness, ahead of the round of 16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Hoarau on France's dominant win over Sweden & Olise's standout display

Solid, impressive, and led by a standout Michael Olise, the French team overpowered Sweden on Tuesday evening to secure their spot in the World Cup Round of 16. Our resident expert, Guillaume Hoarau, breaks down the keys to this victory: collective mental strength, Didier Deschamps’ successful choices, and areas for improvement identified before facing Paraguay on Saturday.
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Didier Deschamps pleased with France win but admits there is plenty to improve on

France may have swept into the World Cup last 16 with another commanding ⁠display but manager Didier Deschamps insisted on Tuesday that his side were still far from the finished article, and that there was always ‌room for improvement as the quality of opposition rises.
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FLASHBACK: When Deschamps’ France crashed out in the Group Stage in Sweden

34 years after the trauma of Euro 1992, Didier Deschamps crosses paths with Sweden again at the 2026 World Cup. Back then, the young midfielder experienced firsthand the fiasco of a French generation that was both unbeaten and considered favorites. Now on the bench, the coach of Les Bleus is determined to use the ghosts of the past as the best antidote against overconfidence.
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Didier Deschamps claims France will not give up on attacking philosophy against Sweden

France will not abandon the attacking philosophy that carried them through the World ⁠Cup group stage despite conceding chances, coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday, as midfielder Adrien Rabiot insisted Les Bleus would not let their status ‌as overwhelming favourites breed complacency ahead of Tuesday's last-32 clash with Sweden.
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Didier Deschamps rejoins France squad after returning home due to death of mother

France coach ⁠Didier Deschamps has rejoined the national squad ‌at the World Cup ‌after briefly returning ‌home following the death ‌of his mother, the ‌country's football federation said on Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau on Dembele against Norway, team unity and preparations for Sweden

Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick, a rediscovered team spirit, a tribute to Didier Deschamps: the day after France's 4-1 victory over Norway, Guillaume Hoarau shares his analysis of Les Bleus' qualification at the top of their group and already looks ahead to the next stage of the tournament against Sweden.
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Didier Deschamps to return to World Cup on Saturday following family funeral

France number two Guy Stephan confirmed that coach Didier Deschamps would be back with the squad at the World Cup in time for training on Saturday after a quick trip back home to attend his mother's funeral.
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France boss Didier Deschamps to miss final group game to attend mother's funeral

Didier Deschamps is ⁠flying back to France to attend his mother's funeral ‌and will not coach the ‌team's last Group I ‌game at the World Cup ‌against Norway, the French federation ‌said on Tuesday.
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Malo Gusto out to prove that he deserves spot in star-studded France team

Despite France's well-established pecking order, a sluggish first-half ⁠display in the 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup may have offered hope ‌to those on the fringes of Didier Deschamps' starting lineup, ‌with defender Malo Gusto making clear he ‌intends to push for a place in the team.
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Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele struggling to find role in France team

If Ousmane Dembele arrived at the World Cup hoping his last two club ⁠seasons would finally establish him as one of the cornerstones of Didier Deschamps' France side, the tournament's opening match has instead reinforced a ‌familiar question - where exactly does he fit in this team?
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Deschamps gives 'piece of his mind' to inspire France to win over Senegal

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted he delivered some ⁠home truths to his players at halftime during their 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday, ‌after a lifeless opening 45 minutes.
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