Didier Deschamps coached his final match as France manager on July 18, 2026, a 2-1 friendly loss to Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The match marked the end of his 14-year tenure, during which he led France to the 2018 World Cup title and the 2021 Nations League trophy.
Argentina took the lead through a goal by Lautaro Martínez in the 25th minute, but France equalized with a strike from Kylian Mbappé just before halftime. The decisive goal came from Ángel Di María in the 68th minute, securing the win for the world champions.
After the final whistle, Deschamps received a warm ovation from the crowd, with chants of 'On t'aime' (We love you) echoing through the stadium. Players from both teams formed a guard of honor as he walked off the pitch. Deschamps, 57, announced his resignation in January 2026, effective after the 2026 World Cup, but the tournament ended early for France with a quarterfinal exit to Portugal.
Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Deschamps, though no official announcement has been made by the French Football Federation as of July 19, 2026.
