With such harsh words, the French press described their national team as “confused and uninspired”, “sad face”, “without character” after the Spanish team eliminated their French counterpart on Wednesday morning in the semifinal match of the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America. The French press attacked the two-time world champions, describing the loss as a terrible collapse, agreeing that Spain deserved the win and a place in the final. Meanwhile, the Spanish press praised their national team for eliminating the French and securing a spot in the World Cup final, stating that what was achieved was a lesson to the world by defeating the best team in the tournament, emphasizing that hopes for the Spanish to win a second title are stronger than ever, with only one match remaining to achieve the dream, either against Argentina led by Messi, or the English, hungry for a title that has eluded them for 60 years and who have the determination to make the 2026 World Cup final fulfill the aspirations of football fans worldwide, as excitement, competitiveness, and enthusiasm will be present in this final where Spain has secured a place as one side.