History rewritten! Deschamps breaks legendary record after rout of Norway
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The French national team delivered a confident 4-1 victory over Norway today, marking a historic milestone for Didier Deschamps.
Details: This win is Deschamps' 17th as head coach at World Cups. He has surpassed Helmut Schön, who had 16 victories, and now stands alone at the top of the tournament's all-time list.
The updated list of the most successful World Cup coaches now reads: Didier Deschamps — 17 wins, Helmut Schön — 16, Luiz Felipe Scolari — 14.
Even more impressive is Deschamps’ win percentage at the helm of Les Bleus at World Cups — a staggering 77.3%. Under his leadership, France once again showed their might, leaving Norway with no chance.
Reminder: We previously reported that France repeats championship signal after a flawless group stage!