World Cup: Deschamps raises question over referee's qualification after France's defeat to Spain - Daily Post Nigeria

Didier Deschamps criticized referee Ivan Burton after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Spain dominated with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro. France failed to register a shot on target in the first half for the first time in the tournament, finishing with an xG of just 0.31. Deschamps indicated he would step down after the tournament, with Zinedine Zidane expected to succeed him.