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Didier Deschamps has become the most successful manager in World Cup knockout matches after taking his tally to nine wins with France.
The milestone extends a run that already includes France’s 2018 title and a place in the 2022 final. Deschamps has now added another line to a World Cup record built over multiple tournaments.
His latest win moved him clear of every other coach in the competition’s history on knockout-stage victories. It also underlines the consistency France have shown under his management in the sport’s biggest international tournament.
Deschamps has repeatedly guided France through the most demanding matches in the bracket, and this latest result strengthens his standing as one of the leading managers in national-team football.