Didier Deschamps Rushes Home After Mother Passes Away

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Didier Deschamps Rushes Home After Mother Passes Away

Deschamps is heading back to France and will miss the World Cup group stage finale against Norway on Friday after his mother passed away. The match at Gillette Stadium comes after France have already qualified for the last 32 with two wins from two matches. This is Deschamps' last tournament as the France National Team manager.

By Tanish Chachra

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Neymar completed his first training session with Brazil ahead of their crucial World Cup clash with Scotland. "Ready to feature in the squad for the first time at the 2026 World Cup vs Scotland," per Fabrizio Romano. Neymar missed group games after a May calf injury, costing 37 days, but now bolsters the attack as Brazil top Group C.

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