The France national team was affected by the sad news of the passing of their coach Didier Deschamps' mother. Midfielder Adrien Rabiot expressed the team's support for their coach.

What happened ?

Didier Deschamps returned to France to attend his mother's funeral, before rejoining the team for the match against Sweden. The players were shocked by the news, but they are determined to help their coach overcome this difficult time.

How will the players help Deschamps ?

Adrien Rabiot stated that the team would try to boost their coach's morale by playing a good match against Sweden. The French team won their last match 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026.

What comes next ?

The French team will face Sweden on Tuesday, before playing their next match against Turkey on September 25, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 | | 2026-09-25 | Turkey | - | The players are determined to do their best to help their coach and win the match against Sweden.