Zinedine Zidane: Coaching France is My Goal, But Timing is Everything
Zinedine Zidane expresses his desire to coach the France national team, citing passion and energy as key qualities for success.
“A coach has an important role in the success of his team. In my opinion, his energy and desire are 80 per cent of whether things go well...”
Zinedine Zidane expressed his desire to coach the France national team one day, although he didn't specify if he's eyeing the role currently held by Didier Deschamps. As the favorite to succeed Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, Zidane's comments have sparked speculation about his future plans.
🚨 Zinedine Zidane: “For sure I’m returning to work as head coach, it’s my plan”.
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“My desire is to become France head coach one day… let’s see”, said at Festival Dello Sport. pic.twitter.com/6QiV05rkGE
With a successful stint at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles, Zidane has proven his leadership skills. His experience and achievements make him an attractive candidate for the France national team job.
“I’m sure I’ll get back into coaching,” Zidane said, emphasizing the importance of passion and energy in coaching. “A coach has an important role in the success of his team. In my opinion, his energy and desire are 80% of whether things go well.”
“I'm sure I'll get back into coaching,” Zidane said at an event organised by Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I'm not saying it's going to happen now, what I want one day is to coach the national team.”
The 53-year-old is expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as France's national team coach after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“The most important thing is to have a passion for football and to want to pass on something to your players, what you have in you, deep within you,” added Zidane, whose second spell in charge of Real Madrid ended in 2021.
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