French captain Kylian Mbappe expressed disappointment as France lost 2-0 to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Mbappe acknowledged Spain’s control over the game, attributing the loss to France’s failure to execute their game plan.
Spain displayed a dominant team performance throughout the match, effectively neutralizing France’s attacking prowess. Mbappe highlighted technical errors and Spain’s superior ability to control the game as key factors contributing to France’s defeat. France’s loss marked their first knockout match defeat since 2014 and their fourth semi-final defeat in World Cup history.
Reflecting on the match, Mbappe emphasized the need for improved performance and regretted not meeting the expectations set for a World Cup semi-final. Despite the disappointment, he acknowledged the importance of moving forward and focusing on upcoming club and international commitments. France will now compete in the third-place playoff, marking Didier Deschamps’ final game as coach.
