India, July 19 -- Ahead of France's FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match against England, national team captain Kylian Mbappe took to social media to share an emotional tribute to his departing head coach, Didier Deschamps. The upcoming bronze-medal playoff match in Miami marks the official end of Deschamps' historic 14-year tenure at the helm of Les Bleus, with fellow French legend Zinedine Zidane tipped to step into the managerial role next.

The emotional announcement follows France's heartbreaking 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, which ended their dreams of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. Reflecting on the profound impact the 57-year-old manager has had on both the national team and his personal career, Mbappe broke down ...