Didier Deschamps will rejoin the France squad in Boston on Saturday following his mother's funeral, which kept him away from Friday's 4-1 victory over Norway. Assistant coach Guy Stephan managed the team in Deschamps' absence, securing France's first perfect group stage since the 1998 World Cup. The coach previously missed a match in November 2022 after his father's passing.

Ousmane Dembélé delivered a hat trick performance against Norway, with Kylian Mbappé providing an assist on one goal. Mbappé has now scored twice in each of France's three group matches, establishing himself as the team's primary attacking threat. The win marked France's third consecutive group victory, collecting nine points from nine available.

France's perfect group stage run positions them as Group A winners, earning a round of 32 clash against Sweden in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 30. Stephan noted the squad differs significantly from their 2022 World Cup team, featuring numerous young players with limited World Cup experience.

Stephan praised the attacking display but warned about defensive lapses that gifted Norway scoring opportunities. France's next match will test whether their offensive firepower can mask defensive vulnerabilities against stronger opposition.