France’s national football team will be without coach Didier Deschamps for their upcoming match against Norway. The French Football Federation announced Deschamps is returning to France due to the passing of his mother. He will also miss scheduled training sessions as a result of the family bereavement. No details regarding a replacement coach for the Norway match have been released at this time. The federation’s statement confirmed the deeply personal reason for Deschamps’ absence. This impacts preparations for the team’s next competitive fixture. Further updates will be provided as they become available.