World Cup: 'It's a Shame for Deschamps' - Mbappe Speaks After England Beat France
Mbappé said France wanted to give Didier Deschamps a farewell win after 14 years in charge, but lost 6-4 to England.
- On Saturday, France head coach Didier Deschamps coached his final match, a 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place game in Miami.
- Deschamps concludes a 14-year tenure beginning in 2012, during which France won the 2018 World Cup and reached the 2022 World Cup and 2016 Euros finals.
- Kylian Mbappe paid tribute to the outgoing coach, apologizing for the defeat and stating, "I wish you the best in your new adventure, and thank you again for everything you brought to this jersey that means so much to us."
- Reports indicate Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is expected to replace Deschamps, marking a significant transition for the French national team.
- Mbappe described Deschamps as a "major actor" in the team's revival, emphasizing that Saturday's result will not tarnish his 14-year legacy.
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Didier Deschamps didn't get his dream finish with World Cup gold. Nor did he get bronze - the French saw that after 45 miserable minutes. - We let him down, says superstar Kylian Mbappé after the match.
World Cup: 'It's a shame for Deschamps' - Mbappe speaks after England beat France
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has insisted that it’s a shame for coach, Didier Deschamps following Les Bleus’ 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place final on Saturday. According to Mbappe, he and his teammates wanted to thank Deschamps for what he has done with the French national football team by beating England, but they […] World Cup: ‘It’s a shame for Deschamps’ – Mbappe speaks after England beat France
"I feel privileged to be next to one of our country's greatest legends," said Kylian Mbappe, who broke the world record, about the legendary French national team coach Didier Deschamps after the painful defeat in the mini World Cup final.
FIFA World Cup: England vs France result (bronze final)
England claimed third place at the World Cup by beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals on coach Didier Deschamps' last game after 14 years in charge.
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dna.frAt the end of a small, crazy finale, the Blues bowed 6-4 against England after being led 4-0 at the break. Didier Deschamps finished his 14-year term on two consecutive defeats. Follow the post-game.
The small final of the 2026 World Cup, this Saturday, July 18, saw the French team sink in a first nightmare period. Accusing a four-goal delay before the break, the Blues did however sign an incredible up to 3-4, then 4-5, next to the exploit. Finally beaten by England (4-6), which took third place in the tournament, Didier Deschamps' men console themselves with perhaps the title of best scorer for Kylian Mbappé.
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