Deschamps Says He Will Coach On After World Cup With Options Open

Italy is seeking a new coach after failing to reach the World Cup.

Overview

Didier Deschamps told reporters he will not retire after the 2026 tournament and said he is available for new roles while stressing that his focus is the World Cup.
Asked about the Italy vacancy, he said he is not ruling anything out and added that he might brush up on his Italian.
He announced France’s 26-man World Cup squad and included Serie A players Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Koné, and Marcus Thuram.
Italy’s search follows Gennaro Gattuso’s exit after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup.
His stance points to a busy coaching market after the tournament, with reports mentioning Zinédine Zidane as a possible successor for France.