World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé loses for the ninth time in eleven duels against Lamine Yamal – La Nouvelle Tribune

In the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Dallas, France lost 2-0 to Spain, with Kylian Mbappé failing to get any of his two shots on target. Mbappé lost his ninth direct confrontation out of eleven against Lamine Yamal, though he still leads in goals scored (9 to 6). Spain took the lead on a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty (22nd minute) before Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the second half. France will play the third-place match on Saturday in Miami, while Spain faces the winner of England-Argentina in the final.