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FIFA World Cup | ‘We should have offered you better ending’: Mbappe’s farewell post to Deschamps

FIFA World Cup | ‘We should have offered you better ending’: Mbappe’s farewell post to Deschamps

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 18, 2026 11:59 PM IST France captain Kylian Mbappe posted a farewell note to outgoing national team coach Didier Deschamps ahead of their third place play-off match vs England on Saturday. Deschamps had already announced that he’ll step down as France coach after the World Cup with Zinedine Zidane expected to take the reins after him. “Today is your last dance. You who gave us so much. We should have offered you a better ending, but we failed. Putting words to what you brought over 14 years is very difficult, so major an actor were you in the revival of this team. People haven’t always known how to appreciate your greatness, but time and history will take care of that,” Mbappe posted on X. “Thank you for giving me the chance and opportunity to represent my country on the biggest stage for so many years. I feel privileged to have been able to stand alongside one of the greatest legends of our country, and I hold only excellent memories of everything …

FIFA World Cup | How Spain’s de la Fuente outwitted and outclassed France’s Deschamps

FIFA World Cup | How Spain’s de la Fuente outwitted and outclassed France’s Deschamps

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5 min readJul 15, 2026 09:13 PM IST Before Pedro Porro slotted his shot past Mike Maignan, before Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty nestled into the corner, and before Lucas Digne kicked Lamine Yamal inside the box, France had an opportunity. Ousmane Dembele found Kylian Mbappe through on goal. It was the only occasion where the Spanish defence was caught napping — Pedro Porro was approximately 15 metres behind Mbappe. And yet, an incredible recovery run prevented the French captain from scoring. Despite being approximately 15 metres behind, Pedro Porro prevented Kylian Mbappe from scoring from this position. (Zee5 screenshot) This might look like an isolated moment, but the accumulation of many such moments led to Spain’s 2-0 semi-final win over France. The scoreline does not flatter to deceive. The French, blessed with the most intimidating front quartet of this tournament, created 0.48 expected goals. Only three attempts on target — two in injury time. The very French who had scored in all of their last 19 matches. Nullified. Blunted. Here’s a look at how Luis de …

FIFA World Cup | How Didier Deschamps’s elite bunch fell short on big stage – 3 times to Spain

FIFA World Cup | How Didier Deschamps’s elite bunch fell short on big stage – 3 times to Spain

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5 min readJul 15, 2026 08:07 PM IST One of the lasting images of World Cup knockout games are those final lingering shots, the camera trailing the faces of some of the best to be a part of the sport, in their most disappointing moments. Didier Deschamps’ final moments as coach for France are yet to come, with a third-place playoff, which hardly any team looks forward to, still to be negotiated. But the steady flow of red that kept rushing to his face until the final whistle in the semifinal against Spain was in effect his goodbye to managing France. The abject French surrender was a crushing end to the reign of a man used to collecting records as player and manager. AS IT HAPPENED | France vs Spain, FIFA World Cup semifinal Deschamps may leave with a feeling of ‘what could have been’. Fourteen years of handling probably the most talented group of footballers in international football, arriving pristine out of the Clairefontaine conveyor belt, should have resulted in a stacked trophy cabinet. …

France boss Deschamps questions officiating after Spain defeat in World Cup 2026 semifinal

France boss Deschamps questions officiating after Spain defeat in World Cup 2026 semifinal

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3 min readJul 15, 2026 07:27 AM IST It wasn’t meant to be for Didier Deschamps and his men. France’s daunting run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 came to a sudden halt after a gut-wrenching 2-0 defeat to Spain in Arlington on Wednesday, ending their quest for a third straight World Cup final. Deschamps, who led France to glory in 2018, a final in 2022, and now a semifinal in 2026, bows out after a remarkable tenure at the helm. However, the sour taste of defeat left him questioning the level of refereeing in the match. Clearly unimpressed with Salvadoran official Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros, who took charge of the heavyweight clash, Deschamps questioned his ability to officiate a World Cup semifinal. “If I say anything, I’ll look like a sore loser because we lost,” Deschamps told reporters after the match. “But I ask you: is the referee up to the task of officiating a semifinal? There’s the penalty, but that’s not all; it adds to everything else. I have nothing against the referee …

Is Kylian Mbappé a dictator in France team? Deschamps speaks on criticism of captain’s leadership

Is Kylian Mbappé a dictator in France team? Deschamps speaks on criticism of captain’s leadership

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3 min readJul 5, 2026 02:55 PM IST France head coach Didier Deschamps has rallied behind Kylian Mbappé after the captain faced scrutiny over his leadership style, saying the forward’s portrayal in the public eye is far from the reality inside the dressing room. Deschamps addressed the criticism after France’s quarterfinal qualification, brushing aside claims that Mbappé had been transformed by the captain’s armband. “No, he hasn’t changed. You guys make Kylian Mbappé seem like a dictator… the reality is the opposite,” Deschamps told reporters after the match. Deschamps addressed the growing chatter around Mbappé’s public persona, which has become a subject of social media memes portraying the 27-year-old as different historical figures. The perception traces back to his PSG days, where he was often viewed as having an outsized say in club affairs – from hiring and firing managers to shaping the squad and influencing team dynamics. “His public image does not reflect reality at all. Kylian has always been mature and the whole team follows him. I am so happy to have Kylian …

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe, France make it Didier Deschamps’ night | Football News

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe, France make it Didier Deschamps’ night | Football News

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A blue cloth with flowers embroidered on its side greeted France manager Didier Deschamps, returning from his mother’s death, into the Metlife Arena. The message was simple but touching: “Didier, we are with you.” The emcee stopped the hip-hop song blasting from the loudspeakers. The players performed their warm-up drills without the usual frolics, but with an unusual sombreness. After the national anthem was rendered, the French fans chorused: “C’est vous, Didi!” You are the man. The understated French manager would be the man of the evening, although Kylian Mbappe nailed two goals of artful precision, Bradley Barcola exhibited his velvet feet with a goal cut from silk, and his flying Les Bleu eviscerated Sweden’s iron-willed defence (3-0). The signs are sinister and fatalistic for teams destined to stumble into them, shepherded by a manager that walks without aura or vanity. The arena was so emotionally charged that Deschamps eventually broke down. He shed a tear when he staggered to the tunnel. The face of calm creaked, touched by a moment that showed how much …

FIFA refused France’s request to wear black armband for Didier Deschamps’ mom | Football News

FIFA refused France’s request to wear black armband for Didier Deschamps’ mom | Football News

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 27, 2026 08:49 AM IST FIFA reportedly refused to allow France players to wear black armbands for the game against Norway in honour of Didier Deschamps’ mother, Ginette Deschamps, who died this week. A report in The Athletic, quoting the French Football Federation, stated that they had requested FIFA for permission for the black armbands for France’s final group game, but the global governing body of football turned it down. The French federation also reportedly mistook the minute of silence before the France versus Norway game to be in honour of Ginette Deschamps only to learn later that it was being held to honour victims of the Venezuela earthquake. Deschamps missed the game against Norway to attend his mother’s funeral. He learnt about her demise on Tuesday morning. In his absence, assistant coach Guy Stephan has taken temporary charge of the squad. Stephan was seen bringing out a bouquet of flowers ahead of the Norway game to honour Deschamps’ mother. Stephan said Deschamps would rejoin the team for its next training …

France’s World Cup stars pay tribute to head coach Deschamps’ late mother

France’s World Cup stars pay tribute to head coach Deschamps’ late mother

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2 min readJun 24, 2026 04:43 PM IST France will be without their head coach Dider Deschamps on the touchline for their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group game against Norway as the latter has returned back home to attend the funeral of his mother, who died on Tuesday. The French Football Federation (FFF) made the announcement in a statement on their X account and later posted a video of the team and the coaching staff paying tribute before starting their training session. “The national team coach had the sorrow, this Tuesday morning, of learning of the death of his mother. He will return to France to attend her funeral,” the FFF said. The federation further said that the team will be led by Deschamps’ assistant Guy Stephan in his absence. Moment de recueillement avant la séance. Nous sommes tous avec vous, coach 💙 pic.twitter.com/lmtScxGOpD — Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 24, 2026 “In agreement with Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation, who is present at the France team’s base camp …

Zinedine Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps as France coach after FIFA World Cup | Football News

Zinedine Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps as France coach after FIFA World Cup | Football News

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2 min readMar 24, 2026 11:54 AM IST French football legend Zinedine Zidane is expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as the head coach of the France national team in the summer once the FIFA World Cup ends. According to a report on ESPN, a verbal agreement has already been reached between Zidane and the Fédération Française de Football (FFF). According to reports in French media, Didier Deschamps, who is currently at the helm in France, will end his 14-year stint as the national team’s boss after the FIFA World Cup. The head of the French football federation, Philippe Diallo, told French newspaper Le Figaro on Sunday that they knew who Deschamp’s successor was going to be. While speaking about the new boss of France after the Football World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada, Diallo ominously said: “I know who it is.” However, he stopped short of revealing the name of the man who will be French national coach. Zidane has had two stints as the manager of Real Madrid: in 2016-18 and 2019-21). Zidane’s …

Didier Deschamps to step down from France role after 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football News

Didier Deschamps to step down from France role after 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football News

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France’s World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps has said that the 2026 World Cup will be his last as the team’s head coach, bringing the curtains down on a 14-year long run which included the 2018 World Cup win and two losses in the final of the 2022 World Cup and the 2016 European Championships. Deschamps’ reign saw France become one of the best teams in the world, with a squad that was feared for its incredible depth of quality players in every position. “I’ve been here since 2012, I’m scheduled until 2026, the next World Cup, but it will stop there because it has to stop at some point.” The 1998 World Cup-winning captain added, “It could be [seen as] an announcement, even though I’m not here for that. I’ve done my time with the same desire, the same passion to keep the French team at the highest level, but 2026 is very good.” Deschamps reign as French manager had its fair share of ups and downs. His disagreement with Karim Benzema that kept the …