Didier Deschamps absent for France-Norway match after his mother’s death (2026 World Cup)

The French Football Federation (FFF) announces Didier Deschamps’ departure to attend his mother’s funeral.

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He will miss the final group-stage match against Norway on June 26, 2026.

Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take charge on the bench.

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