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Zinedine Zidane ‘Can’t Wait’ to Take ‘Dream’ France Job

Zinedine Zidane, a 52-year-old former France captain, expressed eagerness on May 26, 2025, to become the national team coach after Didier Deschamps departs in 2026.
Zidane made the comments while speaking at an Adidas event reported by French media, highlighting his long playing career with Les Bleus and Deschamps' announced exit after the 2026 World Cup.
Zidane played a key role in France’s historic 1998 FIFA World Cup win held in their own country by scoring two goals in the final, earned 108 appearances with 31 goals for the national team, and as a manager, led Real Madrid to three straight UEFA Champions League titles.
He expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating he is eager to lead the French national team, with which he has a long-standing history as a player spanning over a decade.
Zidane is widely anticipated to assume the role of France’s national team manager following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, indicating a continuation after Deschamps' era and highlighting Zidane as a leading contender for the position.

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