France's last win was a week ago, when they defeated Morocco 2-0 (2026-07-09). Since then, they have been on a five-game winning streak (5W-0D-0L, WWWWW). Their next match is against Turkey on September 25 (2026-09-25). Currently, William Saliba and Hugo Ekitiké are injured and will not play.
What happened?
France was eliminated by Spain in the World Cup semifinals, with a score of 2-0. Didier Deschamps, the French coach, criticized the refereeing, saying that the referee did not have the level to referee a semifinal. He also pointed out that the unsanctioned fouls were numerous, which allowed the defenses to continue doing the same thing.
Why is this important for France?
The loss in the semifinals is a tough blow for France, who had hoped to reach the World Cup final. French players complained about unsanctioned fouls, which influenced the result of the match. Didier Deschamps criticized the refereeing, but also pointed out that France made a good match.
What comes next?
France must now focus on their next match, against Turkey on September 25 (2026-09-25). They must recover from their semifinal loss and prepare for the match against Turkey. William Saliba and Hugo Ekitiké are injured and will not play, but France has the opportunity to show resilience and continue to play positively.
Rodri, the captain of La Roja, defended Lamine Yamal, who made a good match despite the unsanctioned fouls. He said that France was sensational, especially without the ball. La Roja was qualified for its second World Cup final after the 2010 championship, and Rodri is proud of his team and his country. He also pointed out that France was eliminated, but that La Roja must now focus on the final.
