France captain Kylian Mbappe expressed his immense disappointment after his side’s FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end with a 2-0 semi-final defeat.
Speaking after Tuesday’s loss, Mbappe said tactical and technical mistakes proved costly as France missed out on a place in the World Cup final.
The French star acknowledged that his team failed to perform at the level required in one of the tournament’s biggest matches, adding that the defeat was difficult to accept after an impressive run to the semi-finals.
Despite entering the match with high expectations, France were unable to overcome their opponents and now turn their attention to the third-place play-off.
Mbappe urged his teammates to learn from the experience and return stronger, while thanking the fans for their unwavering support throughout the tournament. France will now look to finish their World Cup campaign on a positive note in the play-off for third place.
