Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will step down as France national team head coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 56-year-old is contracted until the tournament ends and confirmed on Wednesday that he will not be going any further than that,

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.

Didier Deschamps has announced that he will step down as France men’s head coach following the 2026 World Cup in North America. Deschamps is one of the longest-serving managers in international football,

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French soccer federation told Reuters on Tuesday.

France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce on Wednesday that he won’t continue in the role after the next World Cup according to reports in French media.

Deschamps’ reign saw France become one of the best teams in the world, with a squad that was feared for its incredible depth of quality players in every position.

PARIS (Reuters) -France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday he will leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, saying it was time to stop as Zinedine Zidane appears as the heavy favourite to take over.