Overview
- The French Football Federation said Deschamps learned of his mother's death and left the World Cup camp on Tuesday to return to France for the funeral.
- Deschamps will miss France's training sessions and will not be on the bench for Friday's match against Norway, with no firm date given for his return to the squad.
- Assistant coach Guy Stéphan, who has worked alongside Deschamps for years, has been named interim manager and will oversee team preparation and matchday duties.
- Both France and Norway have already qualified for the Round of 32 but the Friday game will decide who finishes top of Group I and the more favorable knockout path.
- The absence comes during Deschamps' announced final tournament as France coach, and players have paid tribute while saying they aim to make him proud as the team moves forward.