The French national team's journey in the 2026 World Cup ended at the semifinal stage, after losing to the Spanish national team in a match where "Les Bleus" captain Kylian Mbappé failed to make his usual mark, concluding the tournament with a below-expectations individual performance.

According to statistics from the SofaScore platform, Mbappé managed only three shots throughout the match, while his pass accuracy stood at 75%, in a game where he struggled to make a difference against the Spanish defensive organization.

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The French star touched the ball only 34 times, succeeded in one dribble, while losing possession on 14 occasions, reflecting his limited attacking impact in the crucial match.

The SofaScore platform gave Mbappé a rating of 6.1 out of 10, making him one of the lowest-rated French players in the match, after failing to lead his country to the final for the second consecutive time.

France's exit put an end to the dream of retaining the world title, while Mbappé's decisive touch was absent in one of the tournament's most important matches, ending "Les Bleus" journey at the semifinal stage, on a night when the Spanish team imposed its superiority and secured its ticket to the 2026 World Cup final.