Doubt no longer seems permitted. While Didier Deschamps has already announced his departure from the French team at the end of the 2026 World Cup in North America, Zinedine Zidane is emerging as the overwhelming favorite to succeed him. Unless there is a huge surprise, the former number 10 will be the chosen one, it remains to be seen when the officialization will take place.
It must be said that the former number 10 of the Blues has never hidden his desire to take control of the French selection since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021. He made it known again during the Dello Sport Festival at the beginning of October. “ I don't know what the future holds for me. I feel like I could do something with the national team, that's what I would like to do one day », Confided the 98 world champion.
The arrival of Zidane on the Blues bench which is looming seems to be unanimous among the French public. This perspective also really appeals to French rapper RK. Guest of the show “Double Contact” on RMC Sport, the latter was excited by the idea of seeing the French team under the orders of the former White House coach.
“It will recreate enormous enthusiasm around the Blues”
“ It's the end of an era with the announced departure of Deschamps. And I would like to see Zizou at the head of this French team. If it's him, I'd be super happy. He is an emblematic figure of the country. Even the most fascist from the most remote village in France would be happy that it was him. It's the character, it's Zizou », rejoiced RK.
And to add: “ Seeing him at the head of the France team would be beautiful. He will be the idol of the whole team and I think the players can surpass themselves just because Zizou is the coach. It will recreate enormous enthusiasm around the Blues. I hope we do some dirty work when he arrives. »
