Also known as: FFF
French Football Federation — governing body of French football that announced Zinedine Zidane's appointment as national team coach in July 2026 and withdrew support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in September 2026.
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… Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Audio By Vocalize France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures, the French Football Federation (FFF) said. …
Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Nations League gamesCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Jaime SALDARRIAGA / AFP) Audio By Vocalize France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. …
France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFrance will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced yesterday. …
France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential electionCitizen Digital
… Fabien Barthez, a World Cup winner with Les Bleus in 1998, has joined the coaching staff of the French national team’s new manager, Zinedine Zidane, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on August 13, 2026. …
Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setupCitizen Digital
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly By AFP July 29, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President of the French Football Federation (FFF) Philippe Diallo (R) gestures next to former Fren …
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the uglyCitizen Digital
… The French Football Federation (FFF) will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team, the governing body said. …
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecomingThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. …
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecomingCitizen Digital
… (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The French Football Federation (FFF) will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team, the governing body said on Thursday. …
France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wingsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe French Football Federation (FFF) will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team, the governing body said on Thursday. …
France to unveil new coach July 28 as Zidane waits in wingsCitizen Digital
… The French Football Federation had been expecting to spend 24.5 million euros ($28 million) at this year's World Cup, with federation president Philippe Diallo saying Les Bleus would probably need to at least reach the semi-finals not to lose money. …
How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economicsFrance captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, aligning with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. The French Football Federation cited a loss of trust in the FIFA president's governance of world football, citing his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fabien Barthez, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, has joined the coaching staff of new French national team manager Zinedine Zidane as goalkeeper coach, the French Football Federation announced on August 13, 2026.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane, a former Real Madrid manager who led the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, had been waiting for the opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has acknowledged that a 64-team World Cup could be examined after the current 48-team tournament concludes. Expanding the tournament further would have significant logistical and financial implications, potentially reducing the commercial value of qualifying competition.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didier Deschamps, France's coach for 14 years, plays his final match on Saturday as Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off after losing to Spain 2-0 in the semi-finals. Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps' former teammate, is waiting to take over the role.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway on Friday after learning of his mother's death and returning to France for the funeral. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad in his absence.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway on Friday after his mother died. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad in his absence.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is intensifying investment in sports infrastructure, talent development, and international partnerships to transform sports into a sustainable economic sector and create employment for its youth population, which makes up nearly 75 per cent of the country.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →