There has been long-standing uncertainty about Zinedine Zidane's future, but Sky Sports reported that the former world champion has reached a verbal agreement with the French Football Federation regarding a contract between the two parties, which means we may soon see Zidane on the sidelines of the Les Bleus.

This comes amid confirmation that the current coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, will voluntarily leave his position after the 2026 World Cup finals, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Zidane represents the most prominent choice to lead "Les Bleus" in the upcoming phase, considering his extensive history as a player and coach, and his remarkable successes with Real Madrid, making him an ideal candidate to continue maintaining France's status among the top national teams in the world.

It is expected that the official contract details will be finalized in the upcoming period, paving the way for the official announcement of Zidane taking over the role after the 2026 World Cup, to begin a new chapter in his coaching career with his national team.