PARIS (AP) — After taking France to a different World Cup ultimate, coach Didier Deschamps has signed up for an additional shot on the title, extending his contract by means of June 2026.

The French Soccer Federation introduced the contract extension on Saturday.

A World Cup winner as a participant, Deschamps joined Les Bleus as coach in July 2012 and led France to the World Cup title in 2018, defeating Croatia within the ultimate.

Beneath Deschamps, France got here very near defending their World Cup title in Qatar, dropping to Argentina in a spectacular ultimate. Argentina beat France on penalties after his 3-3 draw, which featured his two targets from 35-year-old Lionel Messi and his trick within the hat of French ahead Kylian Mbappé, who’s believed to be his inheritor He defeated him 4-2 to win his third World Cup title.

Deschamps’ right-hand man and assistant coach Man Stephan can even stay at Les Bleus, together with goalkeeper coach Franck Rabiot and bodily coach Cyril Moin, the French federation stated.

In 139 video games below Deschamps, France received 89, drew 28, misplaced simply 22, scored 279 targets and conceded 119.

France reached the ultimate of the 2016 European Championship.

America, Mexico and Canada will host the 2026 World Cup.

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