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France manager Didier Deschamps criticized the officiating after Spain defeated France in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, suggesting a pattern of unfavourable decisions and naming referee Iván Barton; Mbappé lamented France’s tactical approach, and Deschamps confirmed he will step down after the tournament, with Zidane widely tipped as his successor.
France extended its World Cup dominance by routing Sweden 2-0 in the knockout round, with Mbappé scoring again to set the knockout goals record while a rejuvenated Olise–Barcola pairing sparked a fluid, relentless attack; the display solidifies France as the team to beat and tightens their path toward a final as Deschamps reshapes the squad with fresh talent.
France struggled to score in a goalless draw against the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 match, missing the presence of star striker Kylian Mbappe, who was benched due to a broken nose. Despite numerous chances, Antoine Griezmann failed to capitalize, and France's winless streak without Mbappe extended to seven games. Coach Didier Deschamps remains unconcerned, focusing on the positives, including N'Golo Kante's standout performance. France needs only a draw in their final group game against Poland to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
Kylian Mbappé has been named as a substitute for France's Euro 2024 match against the Netherlands after breaking his nose in the team's first game. He will wear a mask for the rest of the tournament. France's coach Didier Deschamps confirmed Mbappé's fitness is improving, while Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman acknowledged France's strength regardless of Mbappé's participation. Both teams are tied on three points in Group D.
Kylian Mbappé is prohibited from wearing a face mask featuring the French flag at Euro 2024 due to UEFA regulations, which mandate single-color medical equipment. Despite breaking his nose in France's win over Austria, Mbappé has resumed light training and may be available for the match against the Netherlands, though he is expected to be on the bench.