France's caretaker manager: Guy Stephan will step in to manage France against Norway in their final World Cup group game.
Stephan is a highly experienced coach who has served as a long-time assistant under Didier Deschamps, previously working together at Marseille before joining Les Bleus in 20212.
Reason for Deschamps' absence: Didier Deschamps has been forced to temporarily step away from the French camp following the death of his mother .
The 57-year-old head coach has flown back home to France to attend her funeral, leaving his squad during the group stages.
Date and venue: This highly anticipated World Cup Group I clash is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 26.
