France’s World Cup campaign faces scrutiny after a heavy defeat to England, with reports describing a poor start and a wider breakdown in performance. Multiple accounts say France concede four goals in the first half, leaving the defending champions trailing decisively. Following the match, midfielder Adrien Rabiot publicly criticizes parts of the team’s approach, describing the attitude of some team-mates as “shameful,” according to the reports. The coverage also notes French media assessment of individual performances, with L’Equipe reportedly awarding very low ratings to several players, including three Premier League stars, giving them 2/10. The match is portrayed as a decisive turning point, with France “melting down” after an early collapse rather than containing England’s pressure. The combined reporting focuses on both the on-field result—an emphatic first-half deficit—and the post-match reactions from within the French squad, highlighting internal criticism alongside external evaluations of player performances.