Kylian Mbappe criticizes France's 'sloppy' performance in World Cup defeat

Kylian Mbappe expressed his disappointment following France's 2-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. He highlighted deficiencies in France's game plan and execution, particularly in midfield, where Spain capitalized on space and time. Mbappe pointed to poor technical performance and missed opportunities, which hindered France's chances of scoring. Despite entering the match having scored eight tournament goals, he was unable to contribute against Spain. France will compete in the third-place match against the loser of the Argentina-England semifinal.

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