Didier Deschamps confirmed in an exclusive interview with TF1 that he intends to step down as France manager upon the expiry of his contract, which is set to expire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 56-year-old shared his intention of not seeking a contract renewal as Les Bleus boss. Deschamps’ tenure as France manager will span fourteen years, should Les Bleus qualify for the 2026 World Cup. “I’ve been here since 2012 and will remain until 2026 and the next World Cup. But it will end there because it has to. In my mind, it’s clear. 2026, it’s fine.“
🔴 "Il faut savoir dire stop" : Didier Deschamps annonce au JT de #13H qu’il quittera l'équipe de France en 2026 après la prochaine Coupe du monde
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Deschamps added it was time for him to step down as France manager. The former Chelsea and Juventus midfielder is the most decorated France manager ever. He won the 2018 World Cup as well as the 2020-2021 Nations League. His France team lost two major finals in the Euro 2016 and the 2022 World Cup.
