Coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract and will continue to manage the French national team until June 2026, the French Football Federation said in a statement this Saturday.
The French Football Federation and its President Noel Le Grae are delighted to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps’ contract as France captain until June 2026.
Deschamps, who accepted the fate of the Gallic national team in July 2012, was ending his contract after the 2022 World Cup, held in Qatar, where he led Le Bleus to the final, losing to Argentina in a penalty shootout. shootout.
“Deschamps has an exceptional coaching record of 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 losses in 139 games played, with 279 goals scored and 119 goals conceded,” he adds.
Previously, the coach led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, beating Croatia (4-2) in the final, and to triumph in the Nations League in 2021, beating Spain (2-1).
“I thank the President for his unwavering support and continued trust. This is very important for the functioning of the French national team,” said the 54-year-old, who also won the 1998 FIFA World Cup as a player.
Didier Deschamps also led the Gauls in another final, at the 2016 European Championship held in France, but lost to Portugal, who managed to win the trophy with a goal from Eder in extra time.
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