France’s national football team will be without head coach Didier Deschamps for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying match. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed Deschamps’ absence is due to the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take charge of the team for the critical game, which will determine placement within Group I. No further details regarding the circumstances of his mother’s passing have been released. The FFF has requested privacy for Deschamps and his family during this difficult time. The match is scheduled for Friday, and the team is preparing to compete despite the coach’s personal loss. This absence marks a significant moment for the team as they navigate a crucial qualifier without their long-standing leader.