 Complete the following phrase:  On 27 March 1976, he was appointed France national team head coach, replacing Ștefan Kovács  under whom he had previously served as an assistant  during a time when France was having difficulty in major tournaments. Included in his side was playmaker and captain Michel Platini, who helped the side turn a new page in their book and get back to winning ways. After suffering a first-round elimination at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, in the 1982 FIFA World Cup Hidalgo led the team to the semi-finals, where he lost to the West German side on penalties following a 33 draw after extra-time; France eventually finished the tournament in fourth place. In 1984, he won the 