Deschamps Confirms Last Match as France Coach vs England

Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the French national football team, confirmed that the upcoming third-place playoff against England in the 2026 World Cup will be his final match in charge of the team. This announcement follows France's 2-0 loss to Spain in the semi-finals, which denied them a chance to compete for a consecutive World Cup final.

Deschamps spoke to the media on Friday, emphasizing his commitment to securing a bronze medal in the competition. He expressed a desire to conclude his tenure without regrets, stating, "When I wear the jersey, I know it’s my last match; I don’t want anybody to cry." Additionally, there are indications that the French Football Federation is close to appointing former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane as Deschamps' successor.