Didier Deschamps has said he’s going to step down as the manager of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. This is going to be huge for French football since Deschamps has been super important for the team’s success since 2012.
- Deschamps will leave his role as France’s manager post-2026 World Cup.
- He led France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and other major achievements.
- His career includes notable periods at clubs like Marseille and Juventus.
Deschamps’ Impact on French Football
Didier Deschamps has been like really important for French football helping the national team win lots of stuff. When he was in charge France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Nations League in 2021. The team also got to the finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup which shows how good he is at managing.
Didier Deschamps will leave France job after the World Cup 2026, statement now also confirms. https://t.co/kYF4HLCger
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
January 08, 2025
Deschamps has done way more than just manage teams. When he was playing he helped France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2000 UEFA European Championship. He was awesome at club level too especially at Juventus where he won loads of Serie A titles and got a UEFA Champions League title.
Legacy and Achievements
What Deschamps did for French football is really amazing. He’s really good at leading teams and thinking about strategy and he’s one of the only people who’ve won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a manager. When he leaves after the 2026 World Cup it’s going to be a huge deal for football, but he’s leaving everything in good shape for whoever comes next.
When he was managing Marseille he won Ligue 1 and got three Coupe de la Ligue wins in a row. Looking at everything from when he started in Bayonne to being the national team manager you can see how much he’s changed French football.
Future Prospects for French Football
When Deschamps goes it’s going to be a really big deal for the French national team. He’s been such a good leader that whoever takes over is going to have a lot to live up to. But he’s left everything set up really well for the future.
While everyone’s wondering what’s going to happen next with the French national team, what Deschamps did will help new players and managers for years to come. He’s done so much for football that nobody’s ever going to forget about him.
