World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps slams referee after semifinal loss to Spain
France's World Cup journey ends in the semifinals following a loss to Spain, sparking criticism from both the coach and star player.
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France has been eliminated from the World Cup after a semifinal defeat to Spain. Following the match, coach Didier Deschamps criticized the referee, while Kylian Mbappé described the team's tactics as 'sloppy.' Coverage from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and USA Today emphasizes internal frustration, with reports noting the team 'lost against ourselves.' AP News and FOX Sports focus on Mbappé's individual performance and his standing in the Golden Boot race.
Future attention remains on whether Kylian Mbappé can secure the Golden Boot, as he remains in contention alongside Messi according to AP News.
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Quick answers
Who did France play in the semifinal?
France played against Spain.
What was Didier Deschamps' reaction to the loss?
According to Yahoo Sports, Deschamps slammed the referee.
Is Kylian Mbappé still in contention for an award?
Yes, he remains in the mix for the Golden Boot along with Messi.
Coverage (7)
- France were supposed to win the World Cup. What went so wrong against Spain? The New York Times · 4h ago
- Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss Al Jazeera · 4h ago
- Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi AP News · 4h ago
- How France lost World Cup to Spain: 'We lost against ourselves' USA Today · 4h ago
- Kylian Mbappé Goals: Can France's Star Still Win Golden Boot? FOX Sports · 4h ago
- Kylian Mbappé critical of tactics by 'sloppy' France in loss ESPN · 4h ago
- World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps slams referee after semifinal loss to Spain Yahoo Sports · 4h ago broke it first
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