France’s World Cup exit was made more painful by their performance in the semi-final against Spain.
The expectation was for the team’s biggest stars to step up on the biggest stage, but they struggled to make an impact as La Roja dominated proceedings in Dallas.
It was not just one or two players who failed to find their rhythm. France looked disconnected across the pitch, with the team unable to match Spain’s intensity, control and attacking quality.
Spain, meanwhile, were composed from start to finish. Goalkeeper Unai Simón played a crucial role in the 2-0 victory, producing a calm and confident display to keep France scoreless.
The Spain No. 1 finished with a 7.5/10 rating, matching goalscorers Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro among the team’s highest-rated performers.
