Didier Deschamps: 'I Know I Will Miss the French National Team'

French national team coach Didier Deschamps conceded that Spain and Argentina have rightfully earned their places in the final, having overcome all their opponents. Deschamps emphasized that France's goal is to conclude their tournament journey with a bronze medal.

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They (Spain) were better and deserve to be in the final, Argentina too. They beat all their adversaries.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the third-place playoff match against England, Deschamps stated, "They (Spain) were better and deserve to be in the final, Argentina too. They beat all their adversaries." He acknowledged the significance of the upcoming match, noting, "I feel a great responsibility regarding the match we have, which is not a friendly. It is not the one we would have preferred, obviously, but it is the one we have."

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I feel a great responsibility regarding the match we have, which is not a friendly. It is not the one we would have preferred, obviously, but it is the one we have.

Deschamps also reflected on his tenure with the French team, expressing a sense of impending departure. "In my mind, I know very well that tomorrow (Saturday) the final curtain falls. Without wanting to make anyone cry, I know I will miss the French national team," he concluded. The match is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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In my mind, I know very well that tomorrow (Saturday) the final curtain falls. Without wanting to make anyone cry, I know I will miss the French national team.