Kylian Mbappe expresses disappointment after World Cup semi-final loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Kylian Mbappe voiced a feeling of immense disappointment following France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The French captain cited tactical and technical errors as key factors in his team's failure. Despite scoring eight goals previously in the tournament, Mbappe stated that France struggled to control the midfield against Spain's trio, leading to their elimination. He emphasized the need to learn from this experience and expressed the team's determination to move forward after the loss.
- •Mbappe scored eight goals in the tournament prior to the semi-final.
- •France was overrun in midfield, leading to tactical issues.
- •The defeat ends France's hopes for a third consecutive final.
- •Mbappe calls the loss a huge disappointment for the squad.
- •He urges the team to learn from the experience and move on.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — 'Immense disappointment': Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream
"Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side's 2-0 semi-final defeat to France."And when you don't do what you're supposed to do in a World Cup semi-final, you don't win," the Real Madrid star added.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LaLiga•Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 AMArgentina vs Spain: The dream World Cup 2026 Final for Barcelona fans
- LaLiga•Jul 15, 2026, 10:33 PMWatch Jude Bellingham slap Argentina player in the head after blowing World Cup semifinal
- LaLiga•Jul 15, 2026, 9:55 PMManaging Madrid Podcast: REACTION: Argentina Come Back And England Choke
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 15, 2026, 9:19 PM40-year long Bayern Munich World Cup streak ended by cowardly England losing at the end
- MLS•Jul 15, 2026, 9:15 PMEngland 1-2 Argentina: Three Lions denied first World Cup final since 1966 by late Martinez winner
- LaLiga•Jul 15, 2026, 8:45 PMAtlético Madrid consider move for Barcelona defender
