France and Germany Confirm New Coaches As Italy Eyes Guardiola

European football is entering a new chapter well before the 2030 FIFA World Cup arrives. The biggest names in management are changing benches, and the race has already begun.

The headline belongs to Zinedine Zidane France coach after the French legend agreed to lead Les Bleus through June 2030. His appointment follows Didier Deschamps' departure after a remarkable 14-year spell in charge. French supporters had expected change after the 2026 World Cup, but the federation wasted little time securing one of the country's greatest football figures.

Zidane is expected to oversee France's campaign in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Expectations could hardly be higher. His success with Real Madrid has already established him among football's elite managers, and now attention shifts to whether he can deliver similar results on the international stage.

Germany has also made a statement by appointing Jürgen Klopp as national team coach. The former Liverpool manager returns to the dugout after stepping away from club football, bringing fresh energy to a side determined to return to the top of European football. His arrival immediately changes the outlook for Germany heading into the next major tournaments.

Italy, however, remains the biggest unanswered question.

The search for the next Italy national team manager continues, with Pep Guardiola's name refusing to disappear from the conversation. The Manchester City boss has repeatedly been linked with the vacancy, although no agreement has been announced. The speculation has only intensified after Zidane and Klopp committed to their national teams.

Should Guardiola eventually accept the role of Italy national team manager, Europe could witness three of the most decorated coaches of the modern era leading traditional football powers into the same World Cup cycle.

France has made its move. Germany has followed. Italy now faces growing pressure to answer with a decision that could shape its future for years to come.