France's 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain in Dallas ends Didier Deschamps' 14-year reign. The 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as player (1998) and manager (2018), managed a record 26 World Cup games, surpassing Helmut Schon's 25. France mustered just 10 shots (0.3 xG) as stars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise went missing.

Deschamps confirmed in January 2025 he'd step down after this tournament, with his farewell in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami against the England-Argentina loser. "It's not time to talk about the future," he said. "I am extremely happy... proud of everything we've done." He joins Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer as only three to win as player and manager.

Former striker Olivier Giroud called Deschamps "a second father" who gave players freedom while demanding competitive drive. Gael Clichy praised his transformation of a struggling team post-2010. Despite Euro disappointments, Deschamps won 20 of 26 World Cup matches. Zinedine Zidane is favored to succeed him, per ESPN reports.