Deschamps to Miss France’s Final World Cup Match After Mother’s Death

France coach Didier Deschamps will return home after learning of his mother’s passing. The French Football Federation has granted him leave to attend her funeral. France have already secured a place in the knockout stage after wins over Senegal and Iraq. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the team against Norway in Boston this Friday. Deschamps won the World Cup as a player in 1998 and as manager in 2018. He guided France to another final in 2022. His return date will depend on the funeral arrangements.

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