French Analysts Criticize France's Performance and Coach After World Cup Semi-Final Loss to Spain
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
France was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain, drawing harsh criticism from French analysts over player performances and coach Didier Deschamps' decisions. Key players like Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe underperformed, and tactical choices by Deschamps were questioned. Analysts highlighted Spain's superior play and France's lack of intensity as decisive factors.
- 01France lost 2-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, ending their tournament run.
- 02Michael Olise struggled under Spain's pressure, losing 20 balls and being substituted.
- 03Critics questioned Deschamps' lineup choices, including starting Barcola over Doué and Tchouaméni over Koné.
- 04Adrien Rabiot's substitution despite strong physical play was widely criticized.
- 05Analysts noted France's lack of intensity and poor tactical adjustments during the match.
- 06Some commentators defended Deschamps, citing player quality and mentality as main issues.
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