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Deschamps to Miss France’s World Cup Match Against Norway After Mother’s Death
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First reported by N12 · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Didier Deschamps will miss France’s final World Cup group-stage match against Norway after his mother died. He returned to France, and assistant coach Guy Stéphan will manage the team in Friday’s game, which will decide first place in the group.
- 01Deschamps left France’s World Cup camp after his mother died.
- 02He will miss Friday’s group-stage match against Norway.
- 03Guy Stéphan will coach France in his place.
- 04France and Norway each have six points after two rounds.
- 05The match will decide first place in the group.
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