The Latest Breaking News from Didier Deschamps

The striker was taken off before the end of the first half of the World Cup final with Argentina winning the match 2-0

France boss Didier Deschamps ruthlessly hooked Ousmane Dembele and Olivier Giroud in the 41st minute after the pair produced anonymous performances against Argentina in the World Cup final

The World Cup in Qatar with Argentina and France bidding to join a long line of winners

Under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, France’s Antoine Griezmann has undergone a remarkable transformation from free-scoring forward to marauding midfielder, his versatile skills now focused on breaking up the opposition’s play and allowing his teammates to score. The outcome of Sunday’s World Cup final is likely to hinge on…

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is part of France's squad for the World Cup in Qatar but is not expected to be at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday for the final against Argentina

France take on Argentina in the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday afternoon and Didier Deschamps has a number of fitness concerns after a virus swept through the camp

On the eve of the showpiece event in Qatar, Les Bleus have a number of players suffering with illness

France can win the World Cup even if Mbappe is kept quiet. Argentina have no hope of winning if Messi doesn’t turn up.

Paul Pogba was unavailable for the World Cup due to a serious knee injury but he has sent a supportive message and flown out to Qatar to support his France teammates