Didier Deschamps to Step Down as France National Football Coach After 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the France national football team, will resign following the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Reports confirm he will not seek an extension of his contract irrespective of the team’s performance. Deschamps has managed France since 2012 and led the team to victory in the 2018 World Cup. Despite being retained after the Euro 2024, criticism of the team’s recent performance has emerged following their semi-final defeat to Spain.