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Zinedine Zidane Nears France Return With Post-2026 Deal in Place

Zidane is closing in on a return to management, with reports saying a verbal agreement is in place for him to succeed Didier Deschamps as France coach after the 2026 World Cup. Deschamps’ departure is already confirmed. The move would end Zidane’s five-year absence and finally pair him with Kylian Mbappe at international level.