Didier Deschamps absent for France's World Cup match against Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Didier Deschamps will miss France's final group stage match against Norway at MetLife Stadium on June 26 due to a family bereavement. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will manage the team, which has already qualified for the knockout stage after two wins in their previous games. France aims to secure the top spot in Group I, having achieved victories over Senegal and Iraq. It is expected that Deschamps will rejoin the squad after this match, returning to Boston on June 27.
- •France faces Norway in their final group stage match.
- •Deschamps will be absent due to his mother's passing.
- •Guy Stephan will take over coaching duties.
- •France has already secured a place in the Round of 32.
- •The outcome will determine their next opponent in the knockout phase.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where is Didier Deschamps? Explaining France coach's absence from World Cup game vs. Norway
"France will be without their coach for their final World Cup group game against Norway.
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