Cherki frustrated over playing time after France's semifinal loss

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Cherki frustrated over playing time after France's semifinal loss
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Rayan Cherki expressed disappointment following France’s 0-2 semifinal defeat to Spain at the World Cup. After coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute, Cherki was unable to influence the match, attributing the loss to tactical errors and mistakes made by his team. He became visibly irritated when questioned about his substitution timing and ended the interview after a confrontational exchange. Cherki emphasized the importance of details in such crucial matches and lamented that the team lost against themselves rather than their opponents.

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  • France lost 0-2 to Spain in the World Cup semifinals on July 15.
  • Cherki was substituted in during the 72nd minute.
  • He criticized team tactics and acknowledged mistakes leading to the loss.
  • Cherki walked out of the interview after being asked about his playtime.
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Despite his disappointment over the semifinal defeat to Spain (0–2), Rayan Cherki faced the journalists’ questions after the final whistle. The France star spoke at length about why his team had l...

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