Overview

• L’Équipe reporting, echoed by Yardbarker, says Zinedine Zidane has been closely monitoring Les Bleus and mapping out plans for his prospective setup and key roles.
• Didier Deschamps has confirmed he will leave the national team job after the 2026 tournament in North America, ending a tenure that began in 2012.
• Coverage indicates Zidane has sought insight from former France coach Laurent Blanc, with discussions reported about the demands of international management.
• Reports also say Zidane has turned down major club opportunities, including a cited €100 million one-year offer from the Saudi Pro League, to remain available.
• No appointment has been announced by the French Football Federation, and if he takes over, Zidane would inherit a Mbappé-led squad with expectations of continuity and a distinct tactical imprint.