France’s national football team will be without coach Didier Deschamps for their upcoming World Cup Group I match against Norway. This follows the death of Deschamps’ mother, prompting his return home, as announced by the French Football Federation on Tuesday. He will not be present on the sidelines for the crucial group stage finale. No details regarding interim coaching arrangements were immediately released. The news comes as the team prepares for a vital match that will determine their progression in the tournament. The French Football Federation has expressed its condolences to Deschamps and his family during this difficult time.