French media are reporting that Didier Deschamps, coach of the French men's football team, will step down in 2026 when his current contract ends. That will most likely be after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and will be the end of 14 successful years as coach. Deschamps is expected to make an official announcement later today. Oliver Farry takes a look back at his time in charge.

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.“I’ve been here since 2012, I’m scheduled to be here until 2026, the next World Cup, but that’s where it’s going to end because it has to end at some point,” Deschamps said in excerpts of the interview to be aired later Wednesday.“I did my time, with the same desire and the same passion to keep the French team at the highest level, but 2026 is all very well.”Deschamps started in his role as a successor to Laurent Blanc and led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, also reaching the final in 2022 and at the 2016 European Championship.At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, France reached the final and lost an epic title match to Argentina.“I’m not here for the records,” Deschamps added. “The most important thing is that the France team remains at the top as it has been for many years.”Europe…

Didier Deschamps, France's successful national team coach, will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

Didier Deschamps says he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup.

Didier Deschamps, France's longest serving national team coach, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026.

Didier Deschamps, the France coach since 2012, will step down from the job when his contract expires after the 2026 World Cup, the French Football Federation said Tuesday.