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Rabiot praises Deschamps ahead of his final World Cup with France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Rabiot praises Deschamps ahead of his final World Cup with France

Summary

Adrien Rabiot speaks out in support of coach Didier Deschamps before the upcoming FIFA World Cup. As Deschamps prepares for his last tournament with the France national team, Rabiot reflects on the team’s successes under his leadership since 2014, including a World Cup victory in 2018 and reaching the Euro 2016 final. Rabiot emphasizes that the achievements of Les Bleus are not fully appreciated in France compared to abroad. He aims for a memorable farewell for Deschamps by pursuing further success this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Deschamps has led France to two World Cup finals since 2014.
•Rabiot seeks to add a third star to France's crest.
•Deschamps will step down after this tournament.
•Rabiot believes France underappreciates the team's success.
•Zinédine Zidane is mentioned as a potential successor.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Adrien Rabiot: ‘In France, people don’t realise what Les Bleus have achieved in these past few years.’

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Didier Deschamps is preparing to take charge of his final FIFA World Cup as manager of the France national team. He has often been criticised, particularly in France, for the style of play. However, o...
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