Zinedine Zidane. (Photo Reuters) French football is on the brink of a new chapter, with the French Football Federation (FFF) set to unveil its new men’s national team coach on Tuesday. Former manager of Real Madrid and legend of France Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure comes to an…
NEW DELHI: France coach Didier Deschamps downplayed the concerns Kylian Mbappéof fitness, confirming that the captain is expected to be available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain.Mbappe picked up a minor ankle injury during France’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco but is not expected to miss the crucial clash. Deschamps provides Mbappe…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France coach Didier Deschamps defended the captain Kylian Mbappe after criticism of his leadership style, insisting that the public perception of the star striker does not reflect who he really is in the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) warms up before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) France secured top spot in Group I with an emphatic 4-1 win over Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but preparations for the match…