He did not officially apply, but Zinedine Zidane is undoubtedly the number one favorite at the succession of Didier Deschamps on the bench of the French team at the end of the 2026 World Cup. The president of the French Federation, Philippe Diallo, announced that there would be “A great coach” At the head of the Blues and no one today seems able to deprive “Zizou” of this position.
Like the Minister of Sports, Marie Barsacq, many “Dream” To see the 1998 world champion ensure the next generation. And Fabio Capello is one of them. For the former Italian coach (78 years old), passed through AC Milan, Real Madrid, AS Rome and Juventus, the tricolor technician is entirely able to succeed in these functions, even if he has not exercised for almost four years.
Zinedine Zidane at the head of the Blues, it's validated
“He surprised me with the skill with which he led Real Madridconfides the ex-selegener of England and Russia to Flashscore. He had the team, but it is not enough to have the team. You have to know how to manage it, you have to know how to bring him to his side, you have to convince him to do certain things, and he had the charisma he had on the field, so I consider him able to train the French team. »»
“The fact that he has not agreed to go to other teams makes me understand that he could have accepted a team only at the top of the top. After drawing Real Madrid, the top of the top could be (Manchester) City or Liverpool ”he adds. Problem: Zinedine Zidane does not speak English and has never been attracted to the Premier League. Its only two options have always been the White House and the Blues.
