Didier Deschamps praised across World Cup as peers salute his 14-year France tenure | OneFootball

Across North America, national coaches are saluting Didier Deschamps as he guides France through his fourth and final World Cup. L'Équipe reports that the 57-year-old's 14-year reign is nearing its end, prompting praise led by Carlo Ancelotti.

With every game potentially his last, whether France's run ends in New York this Tuesday or on 19 July, the mark he has left over 14 years will not fundamentally change. Tributes have arrived from Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann and Luis de la Fuente.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu recalls a 4-1 Kirin Cup defeat in 1994 when he faced Deschamps as a player, and says he is sure Deschamps will keep winning wherever he goes after this World Cup.

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia highlights club milestones that paved the way, from a Champions League final with Monaco and a title with Marseille when Lyon dominated to guiding Juventus back into Serie A, then a world crown and another final with France.

Ancelotti praises his ability to adapt to changing player profiles while keeping defensive order. Graham Arnold, Iraq coach in 2026 who faced France with Australia in 2022, believes the players love him and will want to deliver something special for him at this World Cup.

Emerse Faé admires his management, tailoring teams to player qualities. Nagelsmann and Croatia's Zlatko Dalic underline his knack for forging disciplined collectives, while Pochettino and De la Fuente say his records will be hard to match, and Ancelotti expects his work to be recognised across the game.

Source: L'Équipe