Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L'Équipe dish out the twos - AOL

Spain left France “in disarray” after the semifinals, following a match analysis published by L’Équipe and syndicated by AOL. The article describes France conceding a penalty at the end of the first quarter and struggling for much of the game before Kylian Mbappé sparked a comeback, cutting a two-goal deficit with an attack from the left. It also emphasizes Spain’s controlled, “suffocating” approach, even though possession was not decisive. Mbappé later criticized France’s tactical execution in a World Cup semifinal, saying they failed to press high enough to stop Spain’s rhythm, resulting in a defeat and France’s worst finish since 2014. The piece adds that Spain will visit the New York New Jersey Stadium for a closing ceremony, with FIFA announcing performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed.