Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss

French captain Kylian Mbappe attributed France's 0-2 World Cup semifinal loss to Spain to tactical and technical failures. He specifically noted that France was consistently outnumbered in the midfield, allowing Spain to control the game's rhythm.
Why it matters
The loss marks the end of France's tournament run and highlights the tactical evolution of top-tier international football.
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
The report is a standard sports recap focusing on player quotes and match analysis.
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