ESP Vs FRA, UEFA Euro 2024: Didier Deschamps To Remain France Coach After Semifinal Exit

Didier Deschamps is staying on as France coach after being praised by the head of the country's soccer federation for leading the team “in the best possible way” at the European Championship

Associated Press

Updated on: 10 July 2024 10:09 pm

France coach Didier Deschamps, Euro 2024

France coach Didier Deschamps Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Didier Deschamps is staying on as France coach after being praised by the head of the country's soccer federation for leading the team “in the best possible way” at the European Championship. (More Football News)

France lost 1-2 to Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday, ending an underwhelming tournament for Kylian Mbappé and his teammates.

However, in an interview with French daily L'Equipe on Wednesday, Philippe Diallo said Deschamps fulfilled the objectives set before the tournament — reaching the semifinals — and will carry on as coach.

Deschamps, who took the job after Euro 2012, has a deal through 2026.

“I don't see any reason to question his contract," Diallo said. "The results of the past speak in his favor and the objectives have been achieved. Didier will continue his mission.”

“The balance is generally positive insofar as the objective set for the semifinal has been achieved."

France was widely criticised for its pragmatic style of play at Euro 2024, with Randal Kolo Muani's header against Spain the team's first and only goal from open play by a France player all tournament.

Under Deschamps, France has won the World Cup in 2018, reached the final of that tournament in 2022 and also lost in the European Championship final in 2016.