Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the France national football team, with his standout 2006 World Cup performance against Brazil being revisited to mark the appointment.
Key facts
- Zinedine Zidane has been named the new France head coach.
- The BBC revisited his performance at the 2006 World Cup.
- Zidane produced what the BBC called a masterclass against Brazil in the 2006 quarter-finals.
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national football team, according to the BBC. The announcement was accompanied by a look back at one of the defining moments of his playing career.
To mark the appointment, the BBC revisited Zidane’s performance against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, describing it as a masterclass.
That display remains one of the most celebrated individual performances of Zidane’s career, and its recollection places renewed attention on his transition from player to national team coach.
The BBC’s coverage framed the appointment alongside the 2006 footage, connecting Zidane’s on-field legacy with his new role leading the French side.
No further details on the terms of the appointment or Zidane’s coaching plans were provided in the source material.
Why it matters
Zidane is one of the most recognisable figures in world football, and his move to lead the France national team marks a significant appointment for the sport. The role places a decorated former player in charge of a leading international side.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new France head coach?
Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the France national football team, according to the BBC.
What career moment was highlighted with the appointment?
The BBC revisited Zidane's performance against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, which it described as a masterclass.