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France knocked out of World Cup 2026 after Spain semi-final loss and bronze defeat
France were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2‑0 defeat to Spain in the semi‑final on 14 July. The loss ended the French team's hopes of winning the tournament. Four days later, France faced England in the third‑place match in Miami, United States, and were beaten 6‑4, missing out on a bronze medal.
Kylian Mbappé, France’s captain, said the elimination "still hurts" and praised his teammates while noting his personal achievement as the competition’s all‑time top scorer with 22 World Cup goals, including a double in the bronze‑match that brought his 2026 tally to ten. Coach Didier Deschamps oversaw the campaign, which had begun with France as one of the favourites.
The semi‑final against Spain featured a dominant Spanish midfield that limited France’s attack, while the bronze match highlighted a fierce rivalry between the two historic European powers.
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2026 FIFA World Cup · Argentina national football team · Didier Deschamps · England national football team · France national football team · France national football team · Kylian Mbappé · Spain national football team · Spain national football team · Switzerland national football team
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France lost 6-4 to England in the World Cup 2026 third-place match. vejadetudo.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final. carmaux-actu.fr · frenchfootballweekly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Didier Deschamps was the coach of France during the tournament. frenchfootballweekly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The third-place match was played on 18 July 2026 in Miami, United States. vejadetudo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The semi-final was played on 14 July 2026. carmaux-actu.fr