France Plays On Without Deschamps

France faces Norway in a high-stakes match as coach Didier Deschamps mourns his mother’s passing—her funeral coincides with the game. With Deschamps stepping away, assistant coach Guy Stephan takes the reins, having been briefed and trusted to execute Deschamps’ game plan. The squad, already through to the next round and tied atop the group, rallies around their leader, with midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni vowing to honor Deschamps by securing first place. Kylian Mbappe’s blistering form fuels their charge, as France aims to deliver a victory that pays tribute to their grieving coach. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8d643fd3fbc1446