French Football Federation announces Deschamps renews coaching contract until 2026

2023-01-08 10:45

French Football Federation announces Deschamps renews coaching contract until 2026

The French Football Federation issued a statement stating that Didier Deschamps has signed a contract extension with the French Football Federation and will continue to serve as the coach of the French team until June 2026.


On July 9, 2012, Deschamps was appointed as the national team coach by the president of the French Football Association. Now he has led the French team to participate in 139 games, including 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 losses, scoring 279 goals and conceding 119 goals.


Deschamps, 54, led France to the 2018 World Cup . Although unable to win in the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals, at least they won the runner-up. In addition, Deschamps also led the French team to win the National League Championship in the 2020-21 season and reached the European Cup final in 2016.


In the announcement issued by the French Football Association, it also stated that Deschamps' assistant Guy, goalkeeper coach Frank and fitness coach Cyril will continue to play for the French team.


When a reporter asked Didier Deschamps about the preparations for the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps said that there are still two important games in March. France wants to enter the 2024 European Cup . Think about the next World Cup, and get the other tasks done until then.