Kylian Mbappé is denied a third consecutive World Cup final after France lose to Spain in the semifinals, according to multiple reports. The France striker does not reach the final again and instead will play a third-place match. In the semifinal, France fall 2-0 to Spain and, as described by outlets, Mbappé and his team do not create enough chances to change the outcome. Despite the setback, Mbappé remains in contention for the Golden Boot. Reports state he stays tied for first in the race with Argentina’s Lionel Messi, keeping the scoring competition closely balanced. The World Cup context also highlighted is that Mbappé is seeking another high-scoring tournament finish four years after he previously won the Golden Boot. Overall, the articles converge on the same results: France’s elimination from the final, a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinals, Mbappé moving to the third-place match, and his continued presence at the top of the Golden Boot standings alongside Messi.