France’s national football team coach, Didier Deschamps, will leave the team’s training camp following the death of his mother. The French Football Federation announced the news on Tuesday, stating Deschamps will return to France to attend her funeral. Consequently, Deschamps will not lead the team in their upcoming match against Norway on Friday. This game represents the final competition in Group Nine for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The federation’s statement confirmed Deschamps’ inability to attend due to the family tragedy. No immediate replacement coach has been named, and the team’s preparation for the Norway match is now impacted by this personal loss.