Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will step down as France national team head coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 56-year-old is contracted until the tournament ends and confirmed on Wednesday that he will not be going any further than that,

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup, bringing an end to an era in which he became the nation's most successful manager over more than a decade.

Didier Deschamps has announced that he will step down as France men’s head coach following the 2026 World Cup in North America. Deschamps is one of the longest-serving managers in international football,

"In 2026 it will be over. In my head it's very clear. I've done my time, with the same desire and passion to maintain France at the highest level but 2026 is (a) very good (time to stop)," Deschamps said.

France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce on Wednesday that he won't continue in the role after the next World Cup, according to reports in French media. L'Equipe and RMC Sport were among the outlets to report that the 56-year-old Deschamps would leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.

Didier Deschamps will step down as France's football team coach when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup, according to the French news agency AFP citing a source close to the team.

It is uncertain who will succeed him but former France midfielder Zinedine Zidane is the heavy favourite. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French soccer federation told Reuters on Tuesday.

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN. The 2018 World Cup winner will depart after the World Cup in the United States,