Deschamps says France lacks desire for World Cup third-place match
France head coach Didier Deschamps said the third-place play-off against England is a professional duty rather than a game anyone is excited about.
Deschamps admitted neither France nor England wants to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match in Miami.
The match follows France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, ending Deschamps' tenure as Les Bleus coach.
Deschamps noted that England has never finished third in a World Cup, while France previously placed third in 1958 and 1986.
He insisted players must respect the national jersey and aim to finish third despite low motivation.
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