World Cup 2026: Deschamps leaves, Ronaldo snaps, Tchouaméni and Raphinha return
France mourns Deschamps’ loss, Ronaldo’s Messi jab sparks heat, and two key midfielders race back from injury ahead of knockout football.
Didier Deschamps left the France camp immediately after learning of his mother’s death, prompting a full-squad tribute before the next match. The loss forced Deschamps’ assistant to step in during a fragile moment for the title favorites, with France’s Round of 16 clash looming in under 48 hours. ’s irritation flared when journalists pressed him on ’s sluggish start following Portugal’s 5-0 demolition of South Korea.
