France captain Kylian Mbappe has accepted responsibility for his team’s disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal defeat against Spain, admitting that Les Bleus were not good enough technically or tactically. France’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final ended after a 2-0 loss to Spain at AT&T Stadium.
Defending champions Argentina secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in a dramatic quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium.
