Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:15am on 15 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted Les Bleus "did not have what it takes" after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, accepting tactical and technical shortcomings. Mbappe said France's high-press strategy failed against Rodri and Fabian Ruiz, allowing Spain to dominate midfield and control possession. He acknowledged France struggled to execute their game plan, repeatedly surrendered possession through poor first touches and failed to capitalise on attacking opportunities. Taking responsibility as captain, Mbappe said the team did not deserve a place in the final. France will now contest the third-place playoff, while Spain advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. (PC: X)
