Zinedine Zidane may be away from the dugout, but his ambitions remain firmly in sight. The French football icon has made no secret of his dream to lead the French national team. According to fresh reports in Fench media, Zidane is preparing to step in once Didier Deschamps vacates the post after the 2026 World Cup.
The timing seems to be ideal. With Deschamps expected to call time on his long reign following the tournament in North America, Zidane looks poised to finally take charge of Les Bleus, a move which will be eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits across France.
At 53, Zinedine Zidane has been without a managerial role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. During his two spells in the Spanish capital, he amassed 11 trophies, including three consecutive Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, and two FIFA Club World Cups. At Real Madrid, Zidane cemented his legacy as one of the most successful coaches in modern football.
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Since his departure, Zidane has stayed away from club football despite being linked with high-profile roles. Instead, he is reportedly holding out for the France job. According to AS, Zidane has been quietly preparing by studying Ligue 1 games, European competitions and even less traditional leagues. He has also been seeking tactical advice from former national team manager Laurent Blanc, showing his dedication to being ready when the opportunity comes.
While nothing will be officially confirmed until next year to avoid distracting the current setup, many in France already consider Zidane the inevitable successor. Even after the setback of Deschamps’s contract renewal in 2022, Zidane patience appears to be paying off. There is growing belief among that Zidane’s era with Les Bleus is around the corner.
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