Deschamps was not on the touchline for France’s final group game as had flown home to to attend his mother’s funeral Get daily World Cup briefings from our writers across North America – plus more from Inside Sport after the tournament Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice French national team coach Didier Deschamps