Deschamps (left) and Zidane (right) were both part of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad Didier Deschamps took the surprise decision this week to announce he will stand down as France head ...

France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday that he will leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, saying it was time to stop. The French soccer federation (FFF) said that ...

PARIS – Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French football federation (FFF) confirmed on Jan 7.

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As a player, Deschamps captained France to victory at the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship. He also won the Champions League with Marseille in 1993 and Juventus in 1996.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. France head coach Didier Deschamps talks to the media after the UEFA Preliminary Draw for the 2026 FIFA ...

Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will step down as France national team head coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup, bringing an end to an era in which he became the nation's most successful manager over more ...

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French soccer federation (FFF) told Reuters on Tuesday. Deschamps ...

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Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in ...