'They controlled the game better than us' — Mbappe on why France lost to Spain

France captain Kylian Mbappe questioned Didier Deschamps' tactics after France lost 2-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. Mbappe said the pressing strategy was wrong against Spain's midfield led by Rodri and Fabián Ruiz. He admitted France was too sloppy technically and failed to control the game. Spain scored through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty and Pedro Porro.