The French Football Federation on Saturday issued a press release in which it officially announced the extension of the contract with coach Didier Deschamps.

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Didier Deschamps, head coach of the French national team until 2026

A world champion with the Roosters in 2018 and recent world runner-up in Qatar, Deschamps is on loan until June 2026.

With Deschamps on the bench, France lost the World Cup final in Qatar against Argentina in dramatic fashion: 2-2 after 90 minutes, 3-3 after 120 minutes and 4-2 on penalties.

With this official announcement, media speculation that Zinedine Zidane, the former great player of the French national team, will take over as coach ends.