Didier Deschamps leaves 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urgently left the national team camp at the World Cup in the USA following the sudden passing of his mother. Due to these tragic circumstances, the coach will not be present for the final group stage match against Norway on June 26.

Assistant coach Guy Stephan will step in to lead the team. Although France has already secured a spot in the playoffs, the upcoming match remains pivotal as it will determine the winner of Group I. The global football community extends its deepest condolences to the Deschamps family during this difficult time.