Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a composed 2-0 victory over France in a tense semifinal on Wednesday. However, one of the biggest talking points of the match came in the closing moments when France captain Kylian Mbappe appeared to catch Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon in the face with his elbow while attempting to challenge for the ball.
France's dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy came to an end after a 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain on Tuesday (July 14). Following the heartbreaking loss, French President Emmanuel Macron shared an emotional message on social media, congratulating Spain while expressing pride in the French team's fighting spirit and optimism for its future.
