PARIS — Reports from various French media outlets indicate that Didier Deschamps, the coach of the French national football team, plans to announce his decision to step down from his position after the upcoming World Cup. This announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday.

According to sources like L’Equipe and RMC Sport, the 56-year-old Deschamps will conclude his tenure when his contract comes to an end in the summer of 2026. Deschamps, who has a distinguished legacy as a World Cup champion during his playing days, has been at the helm of Les Bleus since July 2012. Under his leadership, France achieved significant success, clinching the World Cup trophy in 2018 after a victory against Croatia in the final match.

In the most recent World Cup held in Qatar in 2022, the team reached the finals but suffered a narrow loss to Argentina in a thrilling championship match. As the football world looks ahead, it is worth noting that the next World Cup will feature an expanded format, with Europe set to send 16 teams to the tournament, which is set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the summer of 2026.