Deschamps Slams Refereeing, Reveals Reason for Defeat

Didier Deschamps showed his intense anger after France's loss to Spain with a score of 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, as he launched a scathing attack on the refereeing.

Didier Deschamps stated: "If I talk about the refereeing, I will seem like I'm looking for excuses because we lost, but I ask you: was the referee up to the task of managing a World Cup semi-final? There was the penalty, but it's not just about that; it's about the overall decisions made during the match. I have nothing personal against the referee, but you can ask yourselves the question."

The French coach acknowledged Spain's technical superiority, stating: "The players are extremely frustrated, but we must be honest, we were technically inferior to Spain."

He continued: "The main reason for the defeat is that we were not at the required level, and we made technical errors and passes that could have created opportunities. This is the highest level in football, and Spain showed something more than us."

He concluded: "I'm not thinking about myself right now; I prepared for the match with the players with the goal of reaching the final, but we didn't succeed. The disappointment is great, yet I do not diminish all the good things we achieved in the tournament. The Spanish national team deserves praise for controlling the course of the match."