France falls to Spain 2-0 in World Cup semi-final, faces tough media backlash

France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final held in Dallas. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the first half, followed by a second goal from Pedro Porro. This defeat marks a disappointing exit for France, who were considered favorites for the title. The French media offered harsh criticism, with L'Equipe's player ratings reflecting a poor performance, as no player received above a 5/10. Kylian Mbappe, who received a 3/10 rating, along with coach Didier Deschamps, who is set to lead the team one last time in the third-place playoff, embodied the team's struggles. Analysis indicates that France couldn't effectively counter Spain's strategy during the match.