Didier Deschamps will miss France's match against Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
France manager Didier Deschamps will not be present for the upcoming match against Norway on June 26 due to the death of his mother. The French Football Federation confirmed that Deschamps returned to France for her funeral and will miss remaining training sessions this week. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan is set to take over managerial duties. France started Group I play with wins over Senegal and Iraq, and they aim to secure top position against Norway, who have also performed well in the tournament.
- •Deschamps missed match due to mother's death
- •Guy Stéphan assumes coaching duties
- •France has two victories in World Cup Group I
- •Match against Norway is critical for standings
- •France looks to secure top spot in the group
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — France manager Didier Deschamps won't be at match vs. Norway. See why.
"Following the death of his mother, France manager Didier Deschamps returned home on Tuesday, June 23 and will miss the upcoming match vs. Norway.
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