Tragic family loss: France manager Didier Deschamps is grieving the heartbreaking loss of his mother after receiving the devastating news of her passing on Tuesday morning.
He has been forced to immediately step away from his managerial duties during the middle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Returning to France: Deschamps quickly left his team's base camp in the United States to fly back to his native France.
He is returning home so he can properly mourn and attend his mother's funeral alongside his family.
Missing Norway clash: The 57-year-old will be absent from the touchline during Friday's final Group I match against Norway.
