Didier Deschamps — France national team coach for 14 years, ending tenure after 2026 World Cup bronze-medal match.
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The Chronicle
… All overseen by Didier Deschamps, who will bow out after this tournament, France have now won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches – including each of the last seven. …
France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-finalThe Chronicle
… Didier Deschamps’ team will now return to their Boston base to prepare for a last-eight clash in nearby Foxborough next Thursday against the Moroccans, who beat Canada 3-0 earlier. …
Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat ParaguayJoy Online
… Didier Deschamps’ side are looking to reach a third successive final, and are arguably playing with greater fluidity and conviction than they did at this stage in both 2018 and 2022. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16Joy Online
… With assistant coach Guy Stephan holding the reins in the absence of Didier Deschamps, France flew out of the blocks with Mbappe hitting the crossbar inside a minute. …
Dembele hits terrific treble as France top groupThe Chronicle
… Also netting on four occasions, Mbappe has proved to be Deschamps’ main man once again on the international stage and will be hungry to chase down Lionel Messi as the highest scorer of all time at World Cups. …
Norway meet France in final round of group stage matchesThe Ghanaian Times
Didier Deschamps is flying back to France to attend his mother’s funeral and will not coach the team’s last Group I game at the World Cup against Norway, the French federation said on Tuesday. …
France coach Deschamps to miss final group game to attend mother’s funeralJoy Online
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed. …
Deschamps returns to France after death of his motherJoy Online
… Didier Deschamps’ side have showed they can hurt opponents in any way they like – no matter the conditions facing them.
World Cup: Mbappe brace as France beat Iraq after two hour delayDaily Guide
… France’s explosive second-half performance came after a dire first-half showing during which they only mustered one shot despite head coach Didier Deschamps naming a front four of Mbappe, Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue. …
Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading ScorerJoy Online
… For me, it is a clear penalty. “For me, it is very, very clear, and I am extremely surprised he did not point to the spot after a correct VAR review.” France boss Didier Deschamps, speaking after the game, said his side should have been awarded a penalty. …
World Cup: The VAR call that dumbfounded the world’s best refereesFormer Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after France's semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has signed a contract to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after France's semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has signed a contract to lead the team through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Zinedine Zidane was confirmed as France's head coach on a four-year deal running until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps who left after France finished fourth at the recent World Cup. Zidane, 54, had long been the leading candidate and said he turned down club offers to pursue the France role.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Didier Deschamps will end his 14-year tenure as France coach after the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze-medal match against England in Miami. France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final but remain determined to finish on a high.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco to advance to the semi-finals, with Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi's tournament tally.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute. Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals and now has 19 World Cup goals overall, one behind Messi's record.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Didier Deschamps is returning to France to attend his mother's funeral and will miss the final Group I World Cup match against Norway. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the squad in his absence.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France head coach Didier Deschamps has been granted permission to return to France following the death of his mother, and will miss France's final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Iraq in Philadelphia after a weather delay interrupted the second half for more than two hours due to lightning strikes. Mbappe now has 16 World Cup goals in 16 games, two behind Lionel Messi's all-time record.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Referee Alireza Faghani declined to award a penalty when Kylian Mbappe went down in the box during France's match against Senegal at the World Cup, ruling that Mbappe had initiated contact. The decision drew criticism from former elite referees and broadcasters, with Darren Cann reporting that several world-class referees contacted him unable to understand the non-call. France ultimately won 3-1 with Mbappe scoring twice.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Olise scored 8.01 out of 10 in player ratings for France's 3-1 World Cup opener against Senegal, where he provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe's opening goal after being moved to a more central position in the second half.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France head coach Didier Deschamps says his side will show proper respect to Senegal in their opening 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, seeking to avenge a 1-0 defeat to the Lions of Teranga in 2002 when France were defending champions. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will step down after the tournament.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
French journalists' unions and Fifa have arranged empty seats at World Cup press facilities to protest the imprisonment of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who was jailed in Algeria in 2025 for seven years on terrorism-related charges linked to his coverage of African football.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far" and that he remains an incredible player and good person off the pitch.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praised outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager" after France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match. O'Neill highlighted Deschamps' success managing a star-studded squad and his humility despite leading a major football nation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has opened up about battling depression after the deaths of teammate Diogo Jota and his own father during his final season at Anfield. Konate stressed that depression affects people regardless of wealth and said Jota's death, who was his neighbour, devastated him.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →