How Deschamps fashioned a stylish France | OneFootball

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·12 July 2026

How Deschamps fashioned a stylish France

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The France manager will contest his third consecutive World Cup semi-final, and his side have become notably enjoyable to watch.

That is a clear break from what was served up two years ago at Euro 2024. According to L'Équipe, the focus is how Deschamps has engineered that change.


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The piece traces his trajectory from taking the job in 2012, mapping the adjustments that reshaped the team’s style.

It sets the current dynamism against the more prosaic tournament of 2024, emphasising the difference in feel and fluency.

In short, this is an examination of Deschamps’ evolution and the methods behind a far more appealing France.

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