New Delhi, July 19 -- France head coach Didier Deschamps has spoken with unusual honesty about the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match against England. Speaking in Miami ahead of his final game in charge of Les Bleus, the long-serving manager made it clear that neither side truly wants to contest the fixture after both were eliminated in the semifinals.

The match comes after France suffered a painful 2-0 defeat to Spain. For Deschamps, the bronze-medal game marks the end of a remarkable era. He has guided France to two World Cup finals in a row and leaves with a decorated legacy. Yet the emotional hangover from missing out on a third successive final has left the squad low on energy.

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