New Delhi, June 24 -- France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss Les Bleus' final group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Norway as he has returned home following the passing away of his mother.

The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the development via a statement, and added that assist coach Guy Stephan will temporarily take charge of the team until Deschamps rejoins the camp.

France have already qualified for the round of 32 following victories over Senegal and Iraq.

"Didier Deschamps will not be able to oversee training sessions ahead of the Norway v France match. He will also be absent from the bench for Friday's final Group I game," the FFF said in their statement.

"The national team coach learned this mor...