Zidane Lays the First Foundations of France Project
The French legend Zinedine Zidane has begun planning for his potential role as the head coach of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. French press reports have revealed that he is considering including his former teammate Fabien Barthez in his coaching staff to take on the position of goalkeeping coach.
According to reports, Zidane is already working on a comprehensive plan for his coaching staff in case he takes charge of "Les Bleus." He believes that Barthez, the legendary goalkeeper of the 1998 World Cup-winning French team, possesses the right experience and personality to take on the responsibility of training the goalkeepers. Barthez would also be a candidate to succeed Franck Raviot, who has held the position for many years with the French national team.
This news comes amid increasing indications that Zidane is close to succeeding Didier Deschamps, who previously announced his departure from coaching the French national team after the end of the 2026 World Cup. Several reports suggest that there is a preliminary agreement between Zidane and the French Football Federation to take on the role after the tournament.
Barthez is considered one of the most prominent goalkeepers in the history of France, being a key figure in the golden generation that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship, alongside Zidane himself.
According to reports, Zidane is already working on a comprehensive plan for his coaching staff in case he takes charge of "Les Bleus." He believes that Barthez, the legendary goalkeeper of the 1998 World Cup-winning French team, possesses the right experience and personality to take on the responsibility of training the goalkeepers. Barthez would also be a candidate to succeed Franck Raviot, who has held the position for many years with the French national team.
This news comes amid increasing indications that Zidane is close to succeeding Didier Deschamps, who previously announced his departure from coaching the French national team after the end of the 2026 World Cup. Several reports suggest that there is a preliminary agreement between Zidane and the French Football Federation to take on the role after the tournament.
Barthez is considered one of the most prominent goalkeepers in the history of France, being a key figure in the golden generation that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship, alongside Zidane himself.
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