The End of an Era: Deschamps' Farewell and Zidane's Inevitable Rise Didier Deschamps' 14 year tenure as France coach comes to a close on Saturday, when his team faces England in the World Cup third place playoff.
It's a fitting end to an era marked by both glory and heartbreak. Under his leadership, France won the 2018 World Cup title after struggling to find their footing following the tumultuous Raymond Domenech era.
Deschamps' legacy is undeniable. He took over in 2008, when France were reeling from a series of disappointing performances. Since then, he's led them to two major tournament finals and one title.