New Delhi, July 28 -- Following the stepping down of Didier Deschamps after the FIFA World Cup 2026, France Football Federation (FFF) unveiled former World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane as the head coach. Zidane, arguably its greatest ever player, in country's history was announced by FFF president Philippe Diallo in Paris on Tuesday, stating he has been given a four-year contract.

Deschamps was handed the reigns of France national football team in 2012. Under Deschamps, France won World Cup in 2018 in Russia, and followed it up with a runners-up finish in 2022 in Qatar. In the 2026 edition, France lost to Spain in the semifinals, before falling short to England in Bronze Final.

"I'm excited," Zidane said, clenching his fists. "The France ...