The French Football Federation has officially announced the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the head coach of the national team. The contract with the 54-year-old specialist is set to last until **2030**. Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps, who left the position after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. ## Legend of French Football Zinedine Zidane is considered one of the greatest football players in the history of France. As part of the national team, he became a world champion in **1998** and won the European Championship in **2000**. In the same year of 1998, the midfielder was awarded the prestigious **Ballon d'Or**. After retiring from playing, Zidane achieved remarkable success as a coach. Leading Real Madrid, he won the Champions League three times in a row, as well as twice leading the team to victory in La Liga and the Club World Cup. ## Mancini Returns to Italy At the same time, it was announced that Roberto Mancini is returning as the head coach of the Italian national team. This is the second time for the Italian specialist to take charge of the national team. He managed the squad from **2018 to 2023**, achieving one of the major successes in the modern history of Italian football. Now Mancini will once again have to bring the team back among the strongest national teams in the world. The appointment of Zinedine Zidane and the return of Roberto Mancini have become some of the most high-profile personnel decisions in world football following the 2026 World Cup. Both federations hope that these renowned specialists will be able to start a new successful chapter in the history of their national teams.