Blow for Les Bleus. Key France player forced off with injury

France and Spain are battling for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but Les Bleus suffered a significant setback during the first half.

Details: In the 30th minute, France centre-back William Saliba picked up an injury. After being assessed by the medical staff, he was substituted as he was unable to continue.

Meanwhile, the first half also featured a controversial incident in which a France player made a heavy challenge on an opponent, but the refereeing team took no action.

Reminder: France striker Kylian Mbappe has also written his name into his country's World Cup history with a record-breaking achievement.