Massachusetts, June 26 -- France assistant coach Guy Stephan dedicated the team's dominating 4-1 win over Norway to head coach Didier Deschamps, saying his thoughts were with him and that he would speak to him later.

He expressed relief that Deschamps is expected to rejoin the squad soon and be back at training the following day. Ousmane Dembele's outstanding hat-trick powered France to a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in Boston on Friday.

Stephan praised the players for their performance, saying they delivered what was required and added that the squad, given their close bond with Deschamps, were motivated to put in a strong display in his absence.

"Obviously all my thoughts go to Didier ...