France player ratings vs Spain: Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise anonymous while Lucas Digne delivers a disastrous display as Les Bleus blow chance to reach third-straight World Cup final
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France was eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals following a 2-0 defeat by Spain. The match saw a lackluster performance from French stars like Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise, marking a disappointing end to Didier Deschamps' tenure as coach.
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The exit of a tournament favorite and the end of a significant coaching era are major developments in international football.
France's World Cup campaign ended in dismal fashion on Tuesday as Didier Deschamps' side were outclassed by Spain in a 2-0 defeat that saw Les Bleus heroes Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele kept quiet. France failed to register a single shot on target in the first 80 minutes of the semi-final as La Roja progressed at their expense.
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