FIFA reject France's poignant request to honour Didier Deschamps' late mother before Norway World Cup clash
France topped Group I with a 4-1 win over Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, led by Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick. The match was overshadowed by Didier Deschamps’ absence following his mother’s death and FIFA’s rejection of tribute requests from France. Despite the emotional backdrop, France dominated, while Norway also progressed to the Round of 32.
