World Cup 2026: France v Spain player ratings for World Cup semi-final
BBC Sport provides player ratings following Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final. Most French players received low scores due to a lackluster performance, while Spain's tactical dominance was highlighted.
Why it matters
Player ratings offer fans and analysts a breakdown of individual contributions in high-stakes international tournaments.
Figure caption, Spain into World Cup final after dominant victory over France
Spain dominated France in Dallas to win 2-0 and reach their first World Cup final since 2010, and will face either England or Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday.
BBC Sport's Neil Johnston assesses how the players performed on Tuesday - and you can see how readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.
Mike Maignan: Guessed the right way for Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty but beaten for pace and power. Also guilty of some poor distribution. 5
Jules Kounde: Struggled at times with his passing. France have looked so solid at the back at this World Cup but they came undone in what some might say was their first serious test. 5
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