Deschamps will step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps announced that he will be stepping down after the 2026 World Cup

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00:00For you to make an announcement, but it will be in 2026.

00:02No, to make us share your desire.

00:04No, but I've been here since 2012.

00:06I'm scheduled until 2026, the next World Cup.

00:11But it will stop there, because it has to stop there at some point.

00:14Ah, you'll stop. It will be over.

00:16In my head, yes, it's very clear.

00:18Well, it's an announcement, isn't it?

00:20Yes, it can be, even if I'm not here for that.

00:22But I've done my time too, with the same desire, the same passion,

00:29to keep the French team at the highest level.

00:32But 2026 is very good.