The Spanish national team taught their French counterparts a football lesson in the World Cup semi-finals, clearly outperforming them, despite pre-match predictions favoring Les Bleus, who boast a collection of some of the world's top football stars.

But the Spanish team proved their collective superiority and succeeded in neutralizing France's top stars, sending the French team out of the tournament amid frustration and discontent within their camp.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo citing L'Equipe, the tension inside the French dressing room stems from a decision made by coach Didier Deschamps during the match against Spain, a decision that was not understood by the majority of the players.

According to the newspaper, most of the French players were surprised by Deschamps' reliance on Aurélien Tchouaméni in the starting lineup and keeping him on the pitch in the second half, while deciding to substitute Adrien Rabiot at the end of the first half.

The players believe this tactical decision was wrong and may have directly contributed to giving the Spanish team the upper hand during the match, allowing coach Luis de la Fuente's squad to impose control over the proceedings and deliver a standout performance that took them to the final.

This decision sparked dissatisfaction within the French team, especially as many players believed Rabiot was performing better than Tchouaméni during the match, and that his continued presence would have given the team greater balance in midfield.

The fallout from the loss to Spain continues within the Les Bleus camp as the French team prepares to face England in the third-place match, with growing questions about Deschamps' tactical choices and his management of decisive matches in the tournament.