Philadelphia, Jul 05 (V7N) — France head coach Didier Deschamps added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career on Sunday by setting two historic FIFA World Cup records after guiding Les Bleus to the quarter-finals.
France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot.
The win made the 57-year-old Deschamps the first coach in World Cup history to record 10 victories in the tournament's knockout stage, establishing a new benchmark in international football.
Deschamps also became the most successful coach in FIFA World Cup history in terms of match victories. The triumph over Paraguay was his 18th World Cup win as France manager, surpassing the previous record of 16 victories held by former West Germany coach Helmut Schön.
Already one of football's most decorated figures, Deschamps remains among the few individuals to have won the World Cup both as a player and as a head coach. His latest achievements further strengthen his legacy as one of the greatest managers in the history of the sport.
With France advancing to the quarter-finals, Deschamps will now have the opportunity to extend both records as Les Bleus continue their pursuit of another World Cup title.
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