French national team coach Didier Deschamps has announced that he will not continue in his role after the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of a successful era for the team. Deschamps, who took over as coach in 2012, revealed in an interview that he plans to leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.
During his tenure, Deschamps led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup and reached the final in 2022, as well as the 2016 European Championship. He is one of only three individuals in soccer history to have won the World Cup both as a player and a coach.
