Doha: (RightNow) Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal. French captain Kylian Mbappe attributed the loss to the team’s poor performance.

Mbappe stated that the team’s strategy and technical performance did not meet semifinal standards. He admitted that Spain effectively countered their strategy.

Speaking to the media, Mbappe expressed disappointment over France’s overall performance. He mentioned that the team did not deliver the expected play in the World Cup semifinal.

Mbappe further noted that Spain proved their dominance by overcoming France’s strategy. He emphasized the need to accept the defeat and move forward.

It is noteworthy that France failed to reach the World Cup 2026 final. Mbappe’s comments have sparked discussions among football fans.