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Didier Deschamps rejoins France after attending mother's funeral

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Didier Deschamps rejoins France after attending mother's funeral
Summary

Didier Deschamps returns to the France national team after missing their 4-1 victory against Norway on Friday. He had traveled to attend the funeral of his mother. Deschamps is expected to regroup with the squad as they prepare for upcoming matches.

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By the Numbers
  • •Deschamps missed the match against Norway held on June 26, 2026.
  • •France secured a 4-1 win over Norway in Deschamps' absence.
  • •Deschamps will fly back to Boston to rejoin the team.
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  • 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Coach Didier Deschamps back with France at World Cup after flying to Europe for his mother's funeral
  • 12:32 AMESPN Soccer — Deschamps to rejoin France after mom's funeral
What they're saying
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France coach Didier Deschamps is back with Les Bleus for their round of 32 match against Sweden at the World Cup on Tuesday after traveling to Europe for his mother's funeral. Deschamps learned of his mother’s death the day after France's win over Iraq on June 22, which clinched advancement from the group stage. France swept its group matches for the first time since 1998, joined by Argentina and Mexico as the only nations to win all three games.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Didier Deschamps will fly back to Boston on Saturday and be reunited with the France squad after missing the 4-1 win against Norway on Friday to attend the funeral of his mother.

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