French football authorities are considering appointing Zinedine Zidane as the next head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps, according to reports from Dallas following the national team’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain. The articles say France is working to complete Zidane’s appointment as the country processes the loss, described in the coverage as a damaging exit. The reporting frames the prospective change as a move to take over leadership after Deschamps’ departure, rather than providing detailed discussion of timing, contract terms, or a broader shortlist of candidates. Both sources focus on the same reported direction of travel: Zidane is viewed as the figure being lined up to succeed Deschamps after the semi-final result at the tournament. The articles do not add confirmed details beyond the central claim of Zidane replacing Deschamps and the context of Spain defeating France in the semi-final.