Didier Deschamps misses Norway group match after mother's death

The French Football Federation announced that head coach Didier Deschamps will be absent from the final group fixture against Norway following the death of his mother. Deschamps will travel back home to be with his family and will not take his place on the touchline or work with the assistant referees during the match.

France will rely on the coaching staff and assistant managers to steer the team through the decisive encounter, which will determine their position in the group standings.