​After nearly 15 years in charge – including a World Cup title in 2018 – France coach Didier Deschamps is departing Les Bleus following the team’s exit from the 2026 tournament, something he had announced well before the World Cup.Deschamps became France’s manager after Euro 2012 and oversaw the team at the 2014 World Cup (quarterfinals), Euro 2016 (runners-up), 2018 World Cup (champions), Euro 2020 (round of 16), 2022 World Cup (runners-up) and Euro 2024 (semifinals).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDeschamps, who won the 1998 World Cup as a player for France, is one of only three people to earn the championship as both a player and coach, along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer. Deschamps made 103 appearances for the French national team from 1989-2000, calling it quits after captaining his country to victory in Euro 2000.Deschamps’ 20 World Cup wins as a coach are the most in history.1 / 4Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026.(PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)In June, Deschamps missed France’s group stage finale against Norway to fly home and attend his mother’s funeral, getting the full backing of his players.After the World Cup, France plays six UEFA Nations Games before the end of the 2026, two in September, October and November.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Didier Deschamps leaves France as one of soccer’s most decorated figures