Soccer-France head coach Deschamps extends contract until 2026

FILE PHOTO: Dec 18, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; France manager Didier Deschamps looks on before the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - France head coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until July 2026, the French football federation (FFF) said in a statement on Saturday.

"The French Football Federation and Noel Le Graet, its president, are pleased to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps' contract as head of the French national team until June 2026," the statement read.