Deschamps warns of player burn-out ahead of expanded World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Didier Deschamps, France’s World Cup-winning coach, has raised concerns about the increasing workload in football and potential health risks for players. As he prepares to lead France in his final tournament starting June 16 against Senegal, Deschamps highlighted the impact of the expanded World Cup, which features 48 teams and a record 104 matches. He expressed that recovery periods and preparation time are being reduced, creating a risk of burn-out for players. Deschamps emphasized the importance of both physical and mental well-being for athletes as they face a packed schedule of competitions, including the Club World Cup and the Champions League.
- •Didier Deschamps criticizes the growing workload for football players.
- •France begins their World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16.
- •The men's World Cup has expanded to 48 teams.
- •Deschamps warns about the risk of player burn-out.
- •Recovery periods and preparation times are becoming shorter.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — France coach Deschamps fears player burn-out at expanded World Cup
"France's World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps has criticized the growing workload in top-level football and warned of serious health consequences. The 57-year-old - who won the tournament as a player in 1998 and coach in 2018 - is leading France into his final tournament in North America, where a record 104 games will take place.
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