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Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps as France head coach

Zinedine Zidane has finally taken charge of the France national team after being confirmed as Didier Deschamps' successor by the French Football Federation on Tuesday.

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Arsenal confirm William Saliba to miss 'extended period' with back injury

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will be sidelined for an "extended period" after suffering a back injury during France's World Cup campaign, although the defender will not require surgery.

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'There is nothing more beautiful than the World Cup' - Didier Deschamps bids farewell to France

Didier Deschamps has bid farewell to the French national team as a "truly wonderful adventure" came to an end with a chaotic 6-4 defeat to England in their World Cup bronze medal match.

Bukayo Saka #7 of England celebrates after scoring his team's fifth and hat trick goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026

Bukayo Saka rues limited World Cup role despite historic hattrick

England forward Bukayo Saka admits he would have welcomed more opportunities to contribute at the FIFA World Cup after producing a historic hat-trick against France.

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French Football Federation pay tribute to departing head coach Didier Deschamps

The French Football Federation have paid tribute to departing head coach Didier Deschamps following his final match in charge of the French national team.

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Saka hat-trick fires England to World Cup third place in 10-goal thriller vs France

England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging France 6-4 in a remarkable bronze-match contest that produced the highest-scoring third-place play-off in tournament history.

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