Grieving Deschamps to miss France’s final World Cup group game (opens original article in a new tab)

France coach Didier Deschamps will miss the final World Cup Group I match against Norway after his mother's death, with assistant Guy Stephan taking charge. France has already qualified for the next stage.

• France coach Didier Deschamps will miss the final World Cup Group I match against Norway due to his mother's death.
• Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of the team in Deschamps' absence.
• France has already qualified for the last 32 and aims to top their group.
• This is Deschamps' final tournament as France's coach, following a 2018 World Cup win and recent tournament exits.