Kylian Mbappé taking World Cup semi-final defeat particularly hard

France suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a result that has clearly taken its toll on Les Bleus.

Details: According to L'Équipe, the France squad have been left deeply disappointed and emotionally drained following the defeat to Spain. Members of the coaching staff have indicated that Kylian Mbappé has been affected more than anyone else, taking the loss particularly hard.

France were beaten 2-0 and failed to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final. They will now face England in the third-place play-off.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will take place on Sunday, July 19, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.

As a reminder: An Argentine midfielder has gone unbeaten in more FIFA World Cup matches than any other player in the tournament's history.