Deschamps becomes first manager to reach 10 World Cup knockout wins

Didier Deschamps has carved out another piece of history. After France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the 57-year-old boss became the first head coach ever to rack up 10 wins in knockout matches at the tournament. The milestone win was hard-fought — a solitary goal decided the tie, and Les Bleus held firm to see out the result. Deschamps now stands alone atop the all-time list for most victories in the World Cup knockout stages, surpassing previous record holders. This latest result once again highlighted the French coach’s ability to get his side over the line when it matters most. As France continue their quest for a third world title, Deschamps has already secured his place in the history books as the first to hit double digits in World Cup knockout wins.