World Cup 2026: FIFA reportedly rejects France's request to wear black armbands in honor of manager Didier Deschamps' mother

FIFA has reportedly rejected France's request for their players to wear black armbands during the 2026 World Cup to honor the mother of manager Didier Deschamps, who passed away. Deschamps himself missed France's match against Norway following his mother's death. The decision by FIFA prevented the French team from publicly mourning their manager's loss in this traditional manner.