Spain got a place in the FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France, leaving Kylian Mbappe and the team disappointed.
For those who missed it, La Roja controlled the match from start to finish, with their midfield trio of Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Olmo dominating possession and forcing the pace. Spain outnumbered the French midfield of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot, making it difficult for Didier Deschamps’ team to create meaningful chances. The defeat ended France’s World Cup dream, while Spain qualified for the finals with a fine display.
Following France’s defeat against Spain, Mbappe spoke to ESPN, saying, “We were three against two in midfield and against Spain, that was difficult. Fabian (Ruiz) and Rodri had enough playing time. There was a lack of communication in the press. I think we should have done a man-to-man press and forced them to run with us.”
🥺✋🏽 Kylian Mbappé is going to thank and apologize to the French fans, always taking responsibility.
8 goals, a total of 20 goals in World Cup football with 27 goals, a good tournament for him. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/4HxzLoQEEm
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2026
Kylian added, “We didn’t play the game we wanted, technically, tactically. If you don’t do what you have to do in the semi-finals of the World Cup, you won’t win. Spain respected their game plan and what the team usually does. They like to control the ball and the tempo. Our plan was to press them up so they couldn’t close their rhythm. Because we had the ability to control the game than us. Because we had the ability to control the game. technical negligence We couldn’t hurt them when we could hurt them.”
“Even when we got the ball back, our first touches weren’t enough. That gives us a defeat. It’s very disappointing,” he added.
Spain goals against France
Mikel Oyarzabal (22nd minute penalty) and Pedro Porro (58th minute) scored for Spain against France, sending their team to the final. The next semi-final match, England and Argentinawill be held on July 16, 2026. Who will win? We will have to wait and watch.
🇪🇸 SPAIN GETS THE WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP!
🤩 That second goal… 1 minute and 7 seconds of absolute FOOTBALL POETRY.
🫶 From the first touch to the last – pure magic. This is why we watch.
⚽️ One of the greatest goals you will ever see. pic.twitter.com/PFZ7XEZd8y
– FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) July 15, 2026
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