National Sports
Zinedine Zidane Named France National Team Head Coach After World Cup Disappointment
French soccer icon Zinedine Zidane is taking over as head coach of the France men’s national team, marking his return to management after five years away from the sidelines.
The French Football Federation announced that Zidane will lead Les Bleus for the next four years after longtime manager Didier Deschamps stepped down following the 2026 World Cup.
France entered the tournament as one of the favorites but fell short of another championship, losing to eventual winner Spain in the semifinals before falling to England in the third-place match.
Zidane brings a legendary history with the national team. As a player, he helped France win its first World Cup title in 1998, scoring two goals in the final against Brazil. He also helped France win the European Championship in 2000.
His final appearance as a player for France came in the 2006 World Cup final, where he was sent off after headbutting Italy’s Marco Materazzi during the match.
As a manager, Zidane built an impressive resume at Real Madrid, winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles, two league championships and two Club World Cups.
Now, Zidane will attempt to become one of the few people to win the World Cup both as a player and a coach. He inherits a talented French squad featuring stars including Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and other emerging players.
Zidane said coaching France has long been a dream and that his goal is to continue building on the team’s winning tradition.
By: CNN Newsource
July 28, 2026
Latest Instagram Posts
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry
What do you think is really going on here? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #therogginreport #coachella #coachellavalley #localnews #nbcpalmsprings
During the 2025-2026 school year, PEN America reported there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide, the largest number of book bans in a single year since the group started tracking numbers in 2021.
Delta Airlines overhauled its frequent flyer program in 2024. CNN’s Randi Kaye asks Delta CEO Ed Bastian if the airline has made it more difficult for flyers to earn status and if any further changes to the loyalty program are on the horizon.
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. Favorite Festival?
‘The Hayden’ is back @babysmarche !! John Hayden himself took a trip to the Indian Wells staple for lunch and to chat with @chefjustinsnyder on how it became the most popular item on the menu! #TheHayden
🛑A bike ride ended in tragedy Monday night in Palm Springs. A bicyclist died after being struck by a car around 8:30 PM on E. Palm Canyon Dr. The driver stayed at the scene and police say there’s no indication of foul play or impairment. ❓Saw the crash or have video from the area? Call Palm Springs police at (760) 327–1441.
Social Time: Jerry sings the end! 🎶🎵
CALIFORNIA IS AGING FAST... BUT WHERE WILL THE WORKFORCE LIVE? #therogginreport #coachellavalley #localnews #agingpopulation #nbcpalmsprings
119 jobs on the line and DRD’s General Manager won’t answer questions … Drop a comment 👇: Would you vote YES or NO on giving a district more money if they refuse to answer transparency questions? #therogginreport #drd #coachellavalley #localnews #nbcpalmsprings