Didier Deschamps : FFF prepares tribute to France manager
The French Football Federation is considering organizing a tribute to Didier Deschamps, manager of the France national team, before his final match against England. The 57-year-old manager will lead his last match at the helm of the Blues on Saturday night (23h), at the occasion of the "small final" of the 2026 World Cup.
The FFF is thinking of organizing a ceremony next week, even if nothing is yet decided, reports RMC Sport. It will then be time for 3F to appoint his successor, who should be no surprise Zinedine Zidane. The official announcement of Zidane's arrival, the double scorer in the 1998 World Cup final, who is currently preparing his future technical staff, should intervene before the end of July.
What's happening ?
Didier Deschamps will lead his last match at the helm of the France national team on Saturday night. He has been manager for 14 years.
Why is this important for France ?
The tribute to Didier Deschamps is a way for the FFF to recognize his work and achievements with the France national team. He led the team to victory in the 2018 World Cup and has been manager for 14 years.
What comes next ?
The FFF will appoint his successor, who should be Zinedine Zidane. The official announcement of Zidane's arrival should intervene before the end of July.
The last victory of the France national team took place on July 9, 2026, against Morocco, with a score of 2-0. The France national team is in form, with 5 consecutive victories.
The next match of the France national team will take place on Saturday night, against England, at the occasion of the "small final" of the 2026 World Cup.
