Sports 23 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Didier Deschamps to Absent from France's Match Following Mother's Death
Didier Deschamps, the long-serving coach of the French national football team, will not be present for their upcoming match against Norway due to the recent passing of his mother. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/france-coach-didier-deschamps-to-miss-norway-match-after-mother-s-passing-5506896
Didier Deschamps, the current manager of the French men’s national football team, is set to miss an upcoming match. This absence comes as the 57-year-old coach is mourning the loss of his mother.
Deschamps, who has been at the helm of Les Bleus since 2012, has guided the team to significant international success. His tenure includes leading France to victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
While the specific match Deschamps will miss is against Norway, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed his unavailability. The federation expressed its condolences to Deschamps and his family during this difficult time.
Assistant coach Guy Stephan is expected to take charge of the team in Deschamps’ absence. The FFF has requested respect for the privacy of the coach and his family.
Further details regarding the funeral arrangements or the duration of Deschamps’ leave have not been disclosed. The focus remains on supporting the coach as he navigates this personal tragedy.