Kylian Mbappé expresses hope Didier Deschamps won't coach another national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the France national team, expressed his wish that Didier Deschamps does not take another national team manager position after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deschamps announced he will step down from his role following the tournament. While he has left open the possibility of club management or a break, he is linked with the Italy job. Mbappé emphasized Deschamps' significance to France, stating, 'That would be ugly' if he coached another team, advocating for Italian management to prioritize native coaches.
- •Kylian Mbappé hopes Didier Deschamps won't manage another national team.
- •Deschamps will leave his role after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •There are rumors linking Deschamps with the Italy managerial position.
- •Mbappé stated Deschamps represents a lot to France and should remain loyal.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘That would be ugly’ – Kylian Mbappé doesn’t want Didier Deschamps to manager another national team
"Didier Deschamps is preparing for his final tournament as manager of the France national team. He announced back in January 2025 that he would step aside following the conclusion of Les Bleus’ 202...
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