World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 finals. Deschamps, 56, led France to World Cup glory in Russia in 2018 and guided them to the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where they lost to Lionel Messi's Argentina on penalties.

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

Deschamps took over the reins from former team-mate Laurent Blanc after Euro 2012 and has so far guided France to three major finals overall, finishing runners-up to Portugal on home soil at Euro 2016 and losing the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina in Qatar.

Didier Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018, is set to step down as national team coach after the 2026 World Cup, French media reported late on Tuesday. The 56-year-old is expected to address his future during an appearance on French TV channel TF1 on Wednesday at 1 pm (1200 GMT).

"In 2026 it will be over. In my head it's very clear. I've done my time, with the same desire and passion to maintain France at the highest level but 2026 is (a) very good (time to stop)," Deschamps said.

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 that he will leave when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.

Didier Deschamps has announced that he will step down as France men’s head coach following the 2026 World Cup in North America. Deschamps is one of the longest-serving managers in international football,

Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.

Didier Deschamps has confirmed in an exclusive interview with TF1 that he will step down as the manager of the France national football team after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the end of a remarkable 14-year tenure.

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.