Deschamps Denies France Players’ Night Out Ahead of England Third-Place Playoff

France coach Didier Deschamps has turned down his squad’s request for a free evening before their third-place match against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players wanted time off to clear their heads after a 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain, reports L’Equipe. Deschamps insists on keeping the team focused to avoid finishing the tournament with consecutive defeats. The squad has already travelled from their training base in Boston to Miami for Saturday’s clash, while England arrive fresh from a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina.

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