World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps leaves the French national team camp due to the death of a family member!

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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After defeating Iraq in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the French national team is preparing to face Norway in the third round of the tournament. However, during their preparations, French coach Didier Deschamps received very difficult news: the death of his mother.

A somber piece of news reached Didier Deschamps in recent hours, prompting the French coach to make an immediate journey back to his homeland. His mother has passed away, and he has chosen to be present for her funeral.

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The French Football Federation has officially cleared his absence, granting him leave to skip the team's final group-stage encounter with Norway.

According to a post from Fabrizio Romano on his X account, Deschamps has already departed from the United States, cutting short his time with the national squad to return to France.

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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