Deschamps extends contract as France head coach until 2026

Didier Deschamps agrees to stay within the position for three-and-a-half extra years, ending hypothesis about his future.

France coach Didier Deschamps has prolonged his contract till June 2026, the French Soccer Federation (FFF) has introduced.

Deschamps took over as coach of Les Bleus in July 2012 and led France to the World Cup title in 2018, beating Croatia within the remaining.

On the latest World Cup in Qatar, Deschamps led the staff to the ultimate in opposition to Argentina, dropping 4-2 in a penalty shootout after time ended at 3-3.

“In Qatar, we virtually achieved what we needed to do, successful the World Cup. There have been a number of positives to take,” Deschamps stated on Saturday.

France’s gamers had been despondent after dropping such a tense remaining, however had been touched by the reception they acquired once they arrived house.

“Coming again to France, I realised how a lot emotion and fervour a World Cup can generate,” Deschamps stated. “We had a number of help. You may rely on me to maintain France on the highest degree.”

FFF President Noel Le Graet reportedly solely needed to present Deschamps a two-year extension till the 2024 European Championship in Germany, however the 54-year-old coach had insisted on staying in cost till the following World Cup, which can happen in america, Canada and Mexico.

In 139 matches underneath Deschamps, France have gained 89, drawn 28 and misplaced simply 22, scoring 279 objectives and conceding 119.

Deschamps will probably be the longest-serving France coach in historical past, forward of Michel Hidalgo who held the job from March 1976 to June 1984.

France will return to motion on March 24 once they face the Netherlands on the Stade de France in the beginning of qualifying for Euro 2024. Successful that competitors, after the frustration on house soil in 2016, is his subsequent goal.

Deschamps’ assistant coach Man Stephan has additionally retained his job.