While everyone anticipated hearing the Albanian anthem called "Himni i Flamurit" (National Flag) before the kick-off, the national anthem for Andorra was mistakenly played.
Giroud stepped up and slammed a confident spot-kick into the bottom corner past Campana.
France return to competitive action on Tuesday when they host Germany in the Nations League.
Deschamps suggested the prospect of Pogba once again quitting United for Juventus was not so far-fetched.
The 49-year-old Frenchman on Monday succeeds countryman Zinedine Zidane.
Mbappe risks a lengthy ban after his red card, but he insisted he had no regrets.
Deschamps then tried to compose himself to give his view on France's second World Cup triumph -- he was the captain of the team that won the trophy in 1998 by beating Brazil 3-0 in Paris.
France clinched their second World Cup after 1998 by beating maiden finalists Croatia 4-2 in a dramatic final at the Luzhniki Stadium here.
France coach Didier Deschamps views Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final against Belgium as an opportunity for his footballers to take another step towards fulfilling their full potential.
Last weekend, Didier Deschamps chalked up another significant achievement in a remarkable career. He became the longest-serving coach of France…
