China News Service, Doha, December 19th (Reporter Bian Liqun) In the Qatar World Cup final that ended on the evening of the 18th local time, defending champion France and Argentina fought hard for 120 minutes and a penalty shootout. In the end, the total score of the French team was 5:7. against Argentina.
After the game, French coach Didier Deschamps said frankly that if he lost 0:2 or 0:3 directly, he would not be as lost as he is now.
Didier Deschamps refused to answer the question of whether he would continue to coach the French team.
France coach Didier Deschamps communicates with the fourth official.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
During the regular time of the game, the French team did not "wake up" until the 79th minute. They chased two goals in 97 seconds and dragged the game into overtime.
In the overtime period, the French team also fell behind for a while. Mbappe scored to equalize the score and dragged into a penalty shootout, but unfortunately missed the defending success in the end.
Speaking of this game, Deschamps said frankly that the team did not play anything in the first 60 minutes, while the Argentine team played at its own level, showing aggression and enthusiasm.
"If we really lost the game 0:2 or 0:3, we would not be as disappointed as we are now, and would only say that we will continue to work hard in the future. Of course, we must congratulate the Argentine team, they have shown ability, hard work, and even cunning." Deschamps said.
France's Olivier Giroud (upper left) headed the goal.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
Talking about his mood after losing the final, Deschamps expressed mixed feelings.
"We were a little short of the title and there were a few important players who were not at their best. The young players had little experience but they brought fresh blood into the team. Regardless, we did what we could."
Regarding whether he will continue to coach the French team after the World Cup, Deschamps said he would not give an answer on the spot.
"At the beginning of next year, I will communicate with the chairman of the Football Association, and I will know when the time comes. I don't want to talk about this topic now." (End)