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Didier Deschamps

Also known as: France's head coach

France national team coach for 14 years who departed after the team finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.

2026-05-042026-08-02

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup By AFP June 09, 2026 09:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Omitted by France, Camavinga goes to US for course at Harvard
  4. Citizen Digital

    France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps By AFP June 04, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From L) French national football team forward Bradley Barcola, defender Willliam Saliba,

    France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
  5. The Standard

    old was part of the Chelsea team which won the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup last season, and despite the Londoners' subsequent poor campaign, in which they finished a dismal 10th in the Premier League, Gusto has done enough to convince France coach Didier Deschamps

    Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup By AFP May 29, 2026 03:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one Wor

    Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup
  8. Citizen Digital

    Mendy made his last France appearance in June 2024 and was unlikely to be in contention for a place in Didier Deschamps's World Cup squad.

    Madrid's Mendy suffers another injury setback

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Zinedine Zidane appointed France national team head coach

    Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Zinedine Zidane appointed France national team coach

    Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane, a former Real Madrid manager who led the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, had been waiting for the opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. France to announce new head coach on July 28

    The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France to unveil new national team coach July 28

    The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. France coach Deschamps departs after 14 years, calls World Cup "wonderful"

    Didier Deschamps said goodbye to his role as France's head coach on Saturday after 14 years in charge, describing his time with the players as a "truly wonderful adventure." France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup in North America after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England beat France 6-4 in World Cup bronze playoff

    England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup final in New Jersey

    Argentina and Spain are making final preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, and Spain trying to win a second title after winning in 2010. The final will be attended by more than 80,000 spectators at MetLife Stadium, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France seeks third-place win despite disdain for playoff match

    France will play England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday in Miami, the final match for departing coach Didier Deschamps, after France's semi-final loss to Spain. Deschamps says the team has a duty to deliver a bronze medal, though the French are unhappy about the playoff match.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Deschamps ends 14-year France reign in World Cup bronze-medal match

    Didier Deschamps, France's coach for 14 years, plays his final match on Saturday as Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off after losing to Spain 2-0 in the semi-finals. Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps' former teammate, is waiting to take over the role.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Tuchel admits England's World Cup exit has left lasting scars

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. France and England contest 2026 World Cup third-place match

    France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France and England face third-place playoff at 2026 World Cup

    France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Deschamps' final match and Mbappe's record pursuit highlight World Cup third-place game

    France and England prepare for Saturday's World Cup third-place game after semi-final defeats. Didier Deschamps will manage France for the final time in his 14-year reign, while Kylian Mbappe pursues individual history.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. France and England face World Cup third-place playoff

    France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Spain's ex-PM defends France team remark with sarcasm

    Mariano Rajoy defended himself with sarcasm rather than apologizing after earlier comments saying France's national football team had "no French players" sparked accusations of racism and hatred from politicians in both countries. In a new column, Rajoy did not directly address his earlier remark but sarcastically thanked authorities for the attention they paid him during the World Cup.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Argentina faces England in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semi-final

    France, which had scored 16 goals in six matches before the semi-final, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with French attackers Mbappé and teammates unable to break through Spain's midfield control.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. France faces Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final

    France and Spain meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France seeking a third consecutive World Cup final appearance.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. France reaches World Cup semis with Mbappe's eighth goal

    France advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Morocco, with forward Kylian Mbappe scoring his eighth goal of the tournament on the hour mark. Coach Didier Deschamps praised Mbappe's composure after the forward had an earlier penalty saved, and noted France has now reached the last four in three consecutive World Cups.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France beats Morocco 2-0, advances to World Cup semi-finals

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant curling finish after an earlier missed penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele adding a second goal. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals next Tuesday in Dallas.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. France urges fans to show responsibility before Morocco quarter-final

    France has urged its football fans to be responsible as the team prepares to face African champions Morocco in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France face Morocco in 2026 World Cup quarter-final

    France take on Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final at Gillette Stadium outside Boston, a rematch of their 2022 semi-final. The expanded 48-team tournament has narrowed to eight teams competing for the title in the July 19 final in East Rutherford.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. France faces Morocco in 2026 World Cup quarter-finals rematch

    France and Morocco will meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, revisiting their 2022 semi-final encounter in Qatar where France won 2-0. Morocco advanced by defeating Canada 3-0 while France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. France's appeal against Olise yellow card rejected by FIFA

    France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay. Olise now risks suspension if cautioned again in the quarter-final against Morocco.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. France's appeal of Olise World Cup yellow card rejected by FIFA

    France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay. Olise was booked in the final minutes after an altercation with Matias Galarza, with replays showing minimal contact between the players.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mbappe captains France seeking third World Cup title

    Kylian Mbappe, 27, is revelling in his role as captain for France at the World Cup as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title. The superstar had a difficult end to last season with Real Madrid and left PSG without winning the Champions League, but his relationship with the World Cup has shaped him as a player on a mission.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. World Cup quarter-finals: Eight teams compete in United States

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining. France, Morocco, and other heavyweight sides are set to compete in matches taking place across the United States.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. France reaches World Cup quarter-finals, beats Paraguay in round of 16

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team for maintaining composure against an aggressive Paraguay side in hot conditions at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive penalty in the 70th minute to secure France's passage to the quarter-finals.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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