France have had to make swift coaching adjustments ahead of their crucial final Group I fixture against Norway. The responsibility of leading the team has been handed to Stephan. The official announcement clarified this arrangement, stating: “In agreement with Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation, present at the France team’s base camp for the World Cup in the United States, Didier Deschamps has entrusted the responsibility to his assistant, Guy Stephan, to lead the group until his return.” France and Norway both have six points, meaning the winner of Friday’s match will top the group, though France have already secured their place in the Round of 32.
