Didier Deschamps leaves France camp following death of his mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps has returned home after the passing of his mother and will miss the final group game against Norway.
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France head coach Didier Deschamps has left the team's World Cup training camp to return home following the death of his mother. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the news on Tuesday morning, stating that the coach has been granted compassionate leave.
As a result, Deschamps will be absent for the remaining training sessions and will not be in the dugout for France's final Group I match against Norway, scheduled for Friday at MetLife Stadium.
In his absence, long-term assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of squad preparations and matchday duties. The FFF issued a statement expressing full support and respect for Deschamps, who has served as the national team manager for the past 14 years, and requested privacy for the coach during this difficult period.
France have already secured their place in the knockout stages of the tournament after collecting maximum points from their opening victories against Senegal and Iraq.