World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players before England clash

Author: Don SilasPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: France

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World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players before England clash

France coach Didier Deschamps rejected his players' request for a night out before the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final against England. The players wanted a free evening to clear their heads after a 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain. Deschamps refused to avoid ending the tournament with back-to-back defeats. The France squad traveled from Boston to Miami on Thursday ahead of the match.

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