Deschamps leaves World Cup after mother's funeral

Didier Deschamps left the French national team at the World Cup on Tuesday and returned to France. The reason is that he wants to attend the funeral of his mother, who died on Tuesday morning. Deschamps will miss the final group-stage match against Norway. The French Football Federation confirmed his departure in a statement.

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The federation did not provide further details about the timing of his return. Deschamps had been leading France at the tournament before his sudden departure.

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France's next scheduled match is against Norway on Friday. The outcome of that game could determine whether the team advances to the knockout stages.