Zidane Named France Head Coach

Overview

• The French Football Federation officially presented Zidane as head coach on Tuesday and signed him to a contract running through 2030.
• Zidane will take charge for the first time on 25 September 2026, when France visit Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.
• He said he turned down club offers over the past four to five years and called the national job a personal dream.
• In his first media remarks Zidane pledged to confront racist abuse aimed at players and to prioritise team unity.
• Press reports cite a contract worth €300,000 per month with bonuses that can push it to €450,000, and outlets note the deal was signed before France’s new federation pay‑cap law took effect while the FFF says money was not the main factor.