Deschamps to miss France's final group match after mother's death
Summary
France’s football coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team’s final 2026 World Cup group match against Norway because he returned to France after his mother passed away. His assistant, Guy Stephan, will lead the team for this match as France aims to finish first in their group.Key Facts
- Didier Deschamps’ mother died, leading him to leave the World Cup and return home.
- The French Football Federation announced Deschamps will not be on the bench for the final group game.
- Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the French team during Deschamps’ absence.
- France has already qualified for the last 32 stage in the World Cup.
- France won their earlier group matches against Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0).
- The last group match is against Norway, featuring player Erling Haaland.
- This World Cup is expected to be Deschamps’ last tournament as coach of France.
- Deschamps led France to win the 2018 World Cup and reach finals in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2016.
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