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• Dembélé: France to end Deschamps' reign on top
France winger Ousmane Dembele said the impending departure of manager Didier Deschamps is not a distraction for the squad heading into the FIFA World Cup, but is more of a motivator for the team to finish his reign on a high note....2026
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• France's Deschamps eases Saliba back injury fears
France head coach Didier Deschamps has eased fears surrounding the fitness of centre-back William Saliba ahead of the FIFA World Cup....2026
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• Sources: Zidane verbally agrees to take France job
Zinedine Zidane will succeed Didier Deschamps as France national team head coach in the summer, sources told ESPN....2026
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• Ekitike in France squad despite injury trouble
Hugo Ekitike has been named in Didier Deschamps' latest France squad despite coming off injured in Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday....2025
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• Deschamps: PSG are not France's opponents
Didier Deschamps has insisted the his team are not at war with Paris Saint-Germain after the French champions hit out at the national side....2025
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• Source: PSG angry with France over Dembélé injury
Paris Saint-Germain are furious with France head coach Didier Deschamps for playing Ousmane Dembélé in Friday's match against Ukraine....2025
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• France's Deschamps eases Saliba back injury fears
2026

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• Ekitike in France squad despite injury trouble
2025

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• Source: PSG angry with France over Dembélé injury
2025

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• Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to aid his recovery from a thigh injury....2024
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• Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'

France boss Didier Deschamps has denied the idea Karim Benzema could make a return from injury before the end of the World Cup....2022
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• Deschamps backs 'sorry' Mbappe to bounce back

Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday, coach Didier Deschamps said....2021
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2026
"Zinedine Zidane will succeed Didier Deschamps as France national team head coach in the summer, sources told ESPN."

2025
"Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN."

2024
"Kylian Mbappe has not been included in France's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday."

2023
"Karim Benzema has hit back at Didier Deschamps, suggesting the France coach is not being honest about his World Cup departure."

2022
"The mood in the France camp has been one of joy and sadness, with happy reunions overshadowed by Didier Deschamps' loss."

2021
"Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday, coach Didier Deschamps said."

2020
"Paul Pogba has been replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in Didier Deschamps' squad to face Sweden on Sept."

2019
"Didier Deschamps' side scored three goals in 12 first-half minutes as France made a winning start to their qualifying campaign in Moldova."

• Sources: Deschamps to end France run in 2026
2025
• France coach Deschamps extends deal until 2026

France coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until June 2026, the French football federation (FFF) said in a statement on Saturday....2023

• Pogba positive for COVID-19, removed by France
Paul Pogba has been replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in Didier Deschamps' squad to face Sweden on Sept. 5 and Croatia on Sept. 8....2020
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• Deschamps backs 'sorry' Mbappe to bounce back
2021

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• Sources: Zidane to reject clubs for France job

Zinedine Zidane will reject a return to club management in order to take over from Didier Deschamps as France coach, sources have told ESPN....2021
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• France ready to defend Nations League crown as World Cup approaches
The mood in the France camp has been one of joy and sadness, with happy reunions overshadowed by Didier Deschamps' loss. Now, though, it's time to focus....2022
• Deschamps: France 'lucky' to beat superb England

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side was a "bit lucky" to beat England in their World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at Al Bayt Stadium....2022
• France wary of virus spreading before WC final

Didier Deschamps revealed France are taking precautions to stop a virus spreading through the squad before the World Cup final against Argentina....2022
• Deschamps, France must use Nations League to find form
For the first time since becoming France manager, Didier Deschamps appears to be under genuine pressure. This week's Nations League finals are a chance for les Bleus to put things right....2021
• Will France fail in Qatar without Pogba and Kante?

No Pogba, no Kante: France's Didier Deschamps has his work cut out if they're to be the first nation to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962....2022

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• Mbappé omitted from France squad amid poor form
2024

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• Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
2024

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• France won't 'change course' after loss to Italy
France coach Didier Deschamps will stick to his plans to make multiple changes and rotate the lineup for Monday's Nations League clash against Belgium in Lyon, he said on Sunday....2024
• Deschamps: Saliba not ready to be France starter

France manager Didier Deschamps has said Arsenal defender William Saliba needs to iron out some kinks in his game before he can be brought into France's starting lineup...2024
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