Coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract and will continue to guide the French national team until June 2026, the French Football Federation announced in a statement on Saturday.
“The French Football Federation and Noël Le Graët, its president, are pleased to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps’ contract as leader of the French national team until June 2026,” the document reads.
Deschamps, who took over the fate of the Gallia national team in July 2012, was at the end of his contract following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he led Les Bleus to the final after being beaten by Argentina in the penalty shootout. shooting.
“Deschamps has an exceptional record as a manager, with 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 defeats in 139 games played, with 279 goals and 119 against,” he added.
Previously, the coach led the French team to win the 2018 World Cup by beating Croatia in the final (4-2) and to triumph in the 2021 League of Nations by beating Spain (2-1).
“I thank the president for his unwavering support and his continued confidence. It is essential for the functioning of the French 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 lifted the trophy with a goal from Éder in extra time.
Source: DN
