France secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Sweden, a result that not only qualified the team for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Championship but also marked a significant moment in the sport’s history. This success elevated Didier Deshayes to the status of the selector with the most victories in the history of the World Championships. With this win, Deshayes recorded his 17th World Championship victory.
This achievement surpassed the previous record, which had stood since the World Championship held in Argentina in 1978. The former record holder was Helmut Schen of Germany, who accumulated 16 victories with the German representation—a record that had remained unbroken for 48 years. Deshayes’ impressive statistics were built over three consecutive World Championships: those held in Russia in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
This latest triumph solidifies his standing in the history books of the sport. The victory is a key component of France’s campaign at the 2026 World Championship.
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