FIFA World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps to miss France's Norway clash after mother's death
France's World Cup campaign faces a personal blow as coach Didier Deschamps will miss the Norway match following his mother's passing. He has returned to France for the funeral, with assistant Guy Stéphan stepping in. This comes as Deschamps prepares to depart after a highly successful 14-year tenure, having led France to a World Cup title and another final. The team has already secured a knockout stage spot.
France's World Cup campaign faces a personal blow as coach Didier Deschamps will miss the Norway match following his mother's passing. He has returned to France for the funeral, with assistant Guy Stéphan stepping in. This comes as Deschamps prepares to depart after a highly successful 14-year tenure, having led France to a World Cup title and another final. The team has already secured a knockout stage spot.
