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Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of final match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to Didier Deschamps ahead of final match

Summary

Kylian Mbappé honored departing France manager Didier Deschamps in a heartfelt tribute on X. Deschamps is set to manage his final game as head coach against England in the 2026 World Cup Bronze final. Mbappé reflected on Deschamps' impact over his 14-year tenure and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent France. Despite the occasion, France's hopes for the final were dashed following a semi-final loss to Spain.

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By the Numbers

•Didier Deschamps oversees his 185th game as France manager tonight.
•Kylian Mbappé wrote a tribute expressing gratitude for Deschamps' influence.
•France lost to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals, leading to the Bronze final.
•Mbappé scored all 64 of his international goals under Deschamps.

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé makes emotional tribute to Didier Deschamps
5:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘People haven’t always appreciated your greatness, time and history will see to that’ – Kylian Mbappé pays tribute to departing France manager Didier Deschamps

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France captain Kylian Mbappé (27) has written a heartfelt tribute to departing Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps on X. Deschamps oversees his final game as France’s national team manager tonig...
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