Ex-Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf expressed his frustration with France after their 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday. Leboeuf emphasized that the French squad must analyze their mistakes, noting that teams cannot peak early only to falter when the tournament reaches its conclusion. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured the win for the Spanish side.
Speaking to ESPN FC, Leboeuf labeled the French performance as a total failure. He remarked that Spain was clearly the superior team and deserved the victory, as France failed to create meaningful scoring opportunities throughout the match. Leboeuf pointed out that the current trajectory of the French team serves as a harsh reminder that consistent intensity is required to succeed in a World Cup format.
