Multiple outlets report that France coach Didier Deschamps is set to end his 14-year reign following the World Cup third-place play-off. The matches described are scheduled for Saturday, with France facing England at the third-place stage. Reports characterize the end of his tenure as both a final appearance and a sign-off after a long period in charge of “Les Bleus.”
According to the coverage, Deschamps has spent more than a decade leading France and is expected to step aside after the third-place match. Yahoo Sports adds that Deschamps, 57, has been looking to finish his spell by achieving a major World Cup outcome after a career that included success as both a player and a coach.
All sources also indicate that Zinedine Zidane is waiting to take over the France job after Deschamps’ final game. Together, the reports place the decision and transition directly around the third-place play-off against England.
