France’s assistant coach Guy Stephan reflected on their emphatic victory over Norway in yesterday’s 2026 World Cup match. It is worth noting that head coach Didier Deschamps was unable to attend the game due to the passing of his mother.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with Didier Deschamps. We look forward to his return, and he will be back with us at training tomorrow.
Regarding the match, we did what was required. Our performance was very enjoyable: it was intense, and we created numerous chances. We scored four goals. Usman completed a hat-trick, and Désiré Doué netted the first headed goal of his career. These are all positive aspects that we need to build on.
At the same time, there were moments when we did not perform at our best, and we must address those issues. As we progress further in this tournament, the opponents will become tougher. We need to stay vigilant. We are pleased and will enjoy this victory, but tomorrow we will get back to work under Didier’s leadership,” the coach stated.
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