Sports‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

French media are still absorbing the national team’s disappointing World Cup semi-final loss to Spain.\nL’Équipe described the players as having “mentally sunk”, while Ouest France declared on its front page that the “American dream” was over.\nExpectations had been exceptionally high, with the match falling on Bastille Day and Kylian Mbappé cast as a hero.\nAfter packed bars and anticipated fireworks, French streets emptied early as the team’s hopes of reaching the final disappeared.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-07-15 11:28Original