Deschamps leaves the French national team's camp.

French national team coach Didier Deschamps was devastated by the death of his mother and will return to France to attend her funeral, according to a statement from the French Football Federation on Tuesday. It clarified that Deschamps will not lead "Les Bleus" against Norway on Friday in the final match of Group 9 in the 2026 World Cup.

The French Football Federation stated in a statement: "Didier Deschamps will not be able to oversee training before the match between Norway and France, and he will not be present on the bench on Friday for the final match in Group 9. The national team coach received the news of his mother's passing this morning and will return to France to attend the funeral."