Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss

French captain Kylian Mbappe rued his team's tactical and technical errors after a 0-2 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semifinal in Dallas. Mbappe, aiming for a third straight final appearance, said France did not play the match they wanted, particularly in midfield where they were outnumbered 3-on-2. He also criticized their failure to press high to prevent Spain from controlling the game.