France coach vacancy: Who could replace Deschamps after loss?

Didier Deschamps has been in charge of the French national team since the 2012 European Championship triumph, guiding Les Bleus to five semi‑final appearances across six major tournaments. A 2‑0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals and the failure to reach the final prompted his announced departure before the third‑place match.

The French Football Federation is weighing candidates such as Zinedine Zidane, Didier Ollé‑Nicolle and Laurent Blanc, emphasizing that the next coach must nurture emerging talent and maintain France’s global competitiveness.