Deschamps to miss France's final group match after mother's death
Key takeaways
- France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday.
- By: FRANCE 24 France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe and head coach Didier Deschamps react after winning the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026.
- "Didier Deschamps will not be able to be on the bench on Friday for the final Group I game," said the federation in a statement.
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France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge as France, already through to the last 32, seek top spot in Group I.
By: FRANCE 24 France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe and head coach Didier Deschamps react after winning the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026. © Jewel Samad, AFP France coach Didier Deschamps is to return home after his mother died and will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway, the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday.
"Didier Deschamps will not be able to be on the bench on Friday for the final Group I game," said the federation in a statement.