Deschamps to Name Final France Squad as 14-Year Era Nears End

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Deschamps will announce his final World Cup squad tonight
The outgoing boss has called up 130 players since 2012
Zinédine Zidane is tipped to become the next France manager
Fans can try to name all 130 players in a new online quiz

Didier Deschamps will reveal his 2026 World Cup squad this evening. The France manager is set to name his final group of players. The 57-year-old is stepping down after the tournament.

Deschamps has led the national side for fourteen years. This will be his last chance to select the country’s top talent. He plans to quit his role when the competition finishes. Many expect Zinédine Zidane to take his place.

Deschamps became manager in 2012, replacing Laurent Blanc. During his time in charge, he has picked 130 different players for the famous blue shirt. Now fans can test their memory. A new quiz challenges supporters to name every single one of the 130 players.

2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps, France National Team, Transfer News, Zinedine Zidane

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