India, July 21 -- Didier Deschamps has shed light on the reasons behind his decision to leave the France national team, admitting that the atmosphere surrounding Les Bleus had become increasingly difficult to manage during the latter stages of his tenure.

The 56-year-old officially brought the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year spell in charge following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His final match ended in a dramatic 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff, capping a disappointing conclusion to a tournament that began with high expectations for the 2018 world champions.

Deschamps had announced before the tournament that he would step aside once his contract expired after the World Cup. However, spe...