Zinedine Zidane appointed France coach as federation unveils new badge

Zinedine Zidane France coach appointment new national team badge four‑year contract UEFA Nations League

Zinedine Zidane was confirmed as the new head coach of the France men’s national football team on 28 July 2026. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced a four‑year contract that begins on 1 August 2026 and runs through the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after France’s semi‑final loss at the 2026 World Cup.

Zidane’s first official match will be against Turkey on 25 September 2026 in the UEFA Nations League, followed by fixtures against Belgium and Italy. In his introductory press conference, Zidade expressed joy and said he is ready for the challenge.

On the same day the federation unveiled a new badge for Les Bleus. The redesign features a modernised Gallic rooster, two gold stars for the 1998 and 2018 World‑Cup titles, the “FFF” initials and the word “France”, and removes the previous hexagonal frame. President Philippe Diallo presented both the new coach and the badge.

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Aguemoune · Aguemoune, Algeria · Christophe Gleizes · Didier Deschamps · France national football team · French Football Federation · French Football Federation (FFF) · Gallic rooster (French national badge) · Philippe Diallo · Pierre Ménès · Zinedine Zidane

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[● 4 SOURCES] The previous logo had been in use since 2018. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The new logo features a dynamic Gallic rooster, two gold stars representing the 1998 and 2018 World Cup titles, and the word “France”. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com · www.antaranews.com · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Zidane’s first match as coach is scheduled for 25 September 2026 against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 10 SOURCES] The French Football Federation officially unveiled a redesigned logo on 29 July 2026. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com · www.antaranews.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Zinédine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team with a contract running until 2030. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com · www.antaranews.com · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] France will host its first home match under Zidane on 10 October 2026 against Italy. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The new logo will appear on team kits starting with the women’s World Cup in 2027 and the men’s Euro 2028. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com · www.antaranews.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The redesign aims to modernise the federation’s visual identity for digital, marketing and event uses and to create a unified graphic system for all French national teams. www.digisport.ro · www.nurfussball.com · www.tf1info.fr · www.ledauphine.com · www.antaranews.com · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Zidane signed a four‑year contract that starts on 1 August 2026. cryptobriefing.com · www.abc.es · lesinguliersete.fr · revistaq.mx · diariolosandes.com.ec
[● 7 SOURCES] Zinedine Zidane was officially appointed head coach of France's national soccer team on 28 July 2026. www.abc.es · lepays.bf · cryptobriefing.com · www.nextplz.fr · www.tsa-algerie.com · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo said no discussion of Zidane's salary took place. www.nextplz.fr · lesinguliersete.fr · www.senenews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Zidane’s first competitive match as France manager is expected during the 2027 UEFA Nations League. cryptobriefing.com