The head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, stated that he has decided to leave his position after the 2026 World Cup.
“I am not here to make announcements, but it will be in 2026. I have been working with the national team since 2012, and my contract runs until 2026. Beyond that — that’s it, at some point you have to stop. A clear decision has matured in my mind. The year 2026 is a very good moment for parting.
You never want to stop when everything is beautiful, but one must be able to say "stop." There will be life afterwards. I do not know what it will be like, but it will also turn out to be very good.
The most important thing is that the French team remains at the top, where it has been for many years," quotes Deschamps RMC Sport.