Didier Deschamps will end his tenure as head coach of the French national football team following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed.
In a statement shared on social media, the FFF announced, “Leading Les Bleus since 2012, the greatest coach in the history of the French national team will step down after the 2026 World Cup.”
A Decade of Historic Achievements
Deschamps has served as France’s head coach since 2012, leading the team to several major achievements:
- 2018 FIFA World Cup Champions
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Runners-Up
- 2020–21 UEFA Nations League Winners
- UEFA Euro 2016 Runners-Up
Under Deschamps’ leadership, Les Bleus have played 165 matches, securing 105 victories.
His departure marks the end of a historic era for the French national team, with fans and analysts alike reflecting on his monumental contributions to the team’s success.
