Didier Deschamps, head coach of the France national team, addressed the media ahead of tomorrow’s decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Ukraine. For the World Cup runners-up, a draw would be enough to secure qualification, but Deschamps insists that his team is fully focused on victory and making history.

“We’ve collected ten points so far — it could have been twelve,” said Deschamps during his pre-match press conference. “We understand the importance of tomorrow’s match. It could book our place at the World Cup. We must stay composed. Unfortunately, some key players are still unavailable, which limits our ability to train at full intensity.”

The coach emphasized the significance of focusing on the present: “I’m not interested in what’s behind us; what matters most is tomorrow. Our responsibility is to lead France to the biggest stages in football. History never repeats itself — it’s written anew each time.”

When asked about his future with the national team, Deschamps remained philosophical: “I’m enjoying every match, every preparation session — especially for games as decisive as this one. You have to live in the moment, value what you have. I’ve never looked back. History will be written tomorrow.”

The highly anticipated showdown between France and Ukraine will kick off on November 13 at 20:45 СET, with a place at the World Cup 2026 on the line.