Didier Deschamps

July 19, 2026 1:03 PM

Didier Deschamps’ golden France era ends in defeat, but legacy intact

The end of coach Didier Deschamps' Midas-like reign turned into a Tantalus torment as France suffered a comprehensive World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain before losing 6-4 to England in a wild third-place playoff, but those disappointments will not tarnish his legacy. France lost the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina and have now been beaten by Spain in three straight semi-finals, at Euro 2024, the Nations League and Tuesday's 2-0 World Cup loss. Yet Deschamps, who took charge in 2012 with Fr...

July 19, 2026 11:59 AM

Didier Deschamps takes responsibility for unacceptable first half in last game in charge of France

Didier Deschamps took responsibility for France's "unacceptable" first-half collapse in a 6-4 defeat by England on Saturday as his extraordinary 14-year reign as national team coach ended in painful fashion. France trailed 4-0 at halftime in the World Cup third-place playoff before mounting a spirited recovery, but their late rally was not enough to prevent Deschamps' 185th and final match in charge from ending in a loss. "It is a defeat, but we were 4-0 down. We produced an unacceptable first...

July 18, 2026 5:17 PM

France gears up for England in Deschamps’ final match

France trained in Fort Lauderdale on Friday (July 17) ahead of Saturday's (July 18) World Cup third-place match against England in Miami, with captain Kylian Mbappé and goalkeeper Mike Maignan taking part in the session. The bronze-medal match will mark the final game in charge for coach Didier Deschamps, who announced before the tournament that he would step down after the World Cup. France's run ended with a 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain, their third straight major tournament semifinal defeat ...

June 18, 2024 10:56 AM

Soccer-France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on Monday but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose. It was by no means a vintage performance and France required an own goal by Austria defender Max Wober shortly before halftime to secure the three points that put them level with the Netherlands who they face next on Friday. However, three years after bowing out of E...