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FIFA rejects France's request to wear armbands for Deschamps' mother

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

FIFA rejects France's request to wear armbands for Deschamps' mother
Summary

France manager Didier Deschamps missed the World Cup match against Norway after the death of his mother. The French Football Federation planned to honor her with black armbands, but FIFA declined the request. There was also confusion regarding a minute's silence, initially said to be for Deschamps' mother but later clarified to honor earthquake victims in Venezuela. France secured a 4-1 victory over Norway, with Guy Stéphan acting as interim manager. The team will face a third-place opponent next at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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  • •Deschamps missed the match due to his mother's passing.
  • •FIFA rejected the request for black armbands.
  • •Confusion occurred over a planned minute's silence.
  • •France won 4-1 against Norway in group play.
  • •Next match is against a third-place team on Tuesday.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: FIFA reportedly rejects France's request to wear black armbands in honor of manager Didier Deschamps' mother
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France manager Didier Deschamps missed the team's match against Norway due to the death of his mother.

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