Coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract and will continue to lead France until June 2026, the French Football Federation announced in a statement on Friday.
“The French Football Federation and Noël Le Graët, its president, are pleased to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps’ contract as leader of the France national team until June 2026,” the document read.
Deschamps, who took over the duties of the French team in July 2012, was at the end of his contract after the 2022 World Cup, played in Qatar, where he led Les Bleus to the final, after being defeated by Argentina on penalties. shooting
“Deschamps has an exceptional track record as a coach, adding 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 losses in 139 games played, with 279 goals scored and 119 conceded,” he adds.
Before, the coach led the French team to win the 2018 World Cup, beating Croatia in the final (4-2), and to triumph in the League of Nations in 2021, beating Spain (2-1).
“I thank the president for his unwavering support and continued trust. It is essential for the France team to function,” said the 54-year-old, who as a player also won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Didier Deschamps also led the Frenchmen in another final, at Euro 2016, which was played in France, but lost to Portugal, who managed to win the trophy thanks to a goal from Éder in extra time.
Source: TSF
