The imminent appointment of Zidane was reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and the French publication L'Équipe. There has been no official confirmation from the French Football Federation yet, but the organization's president previously stated that a decision on the new head coach would be announced by the end of the month. According to media reports, the contract with the 54-year-old specialist will be valid until June 2030. He is expected to officially start work on September 1. Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps, who has led the national team for 14 years. Under his leadership, France became the world champion in 2018, reached the final of the 2022 World Cup, and finished its participation in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, under Deschamps, the French team played in the final of the 2016 European Championship and won the UEFA Nations League in 2021. Zidane's coaching career is primarily associated with Real Madrid, which he headed from 2016 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. During this time, the team won the UEFA Champions League three times in a row — an achievement that remains unique in the modern history of the tournament. Under his leadership, the club also became the champion of Spain twice. As a player, Zidane is considered one of the key figures in the history of French football. He played for the national team from 1994 to 2006, winning the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. His last match for the national team was the 2006 World Cup final against Italy. Zidane received a red card after headbutting Marco Materazzi, and France lost in the penalty shootout. If the appointment is officially confirmed, it will be Zidane's first job at the head of a national team and one of the most anticipated coaching appointments in recent years in French football.