Kylian Mbappé says France’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain was a collective failure, citing both tactical and technical shortcomings. After the match, Mbappé acknowledges that France did not perform effectively and takes responsibility as captain for the team failing to reach the final. He points to problems with how France set up and pressed Spain in midfield, saying the team lacked the right approach to disrupt Spain’s play. Mbappé also criticizes France’s technical execution during key moments, including what he describes as poor first touches after regaining possession.
Another French player, Rayan Cherki, echoes Mbappé’s assessment, saying France “lacked everything” during the game. Both accounts focus on France’s inability to apply pressure and convert possession into decisive attacking impact, arguing that the issues were not limited to individual errors but reflected broader match preparation and in-game tactics. Didier Deschamps is mentioned in connection with the tactical choices, with Mbappé questioning whether the strategy was effective against Spain.
