Didier Deschamps and France.
Before France’s final World Cup group match against Norway.
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss the Norway match following the death of his mother. The French Football Federation confirmed he has been allowed to return to France for the funeral.
Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take temporary charge until Deschamps returns. France have already qualified after beating Senegal and Iraq, but the Norway game will decide who finishes top of Group I.