Fans Mock Mbappé: ‘They Think He’s Messi’ After France’s Semi-Final Exit

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France’s bid for a third straight World Cup final ended in a 2-0 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, as Luis de la Fuente’s side dominated from the first whistle. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the second half. Despite late attacking changes, France struggled to break through Spain’s organised defence. Online, much of the conversation targeted captain Kylian Mbappé. Fans mocked the belief that he could single-handedly turn the game around, joking that some still see him as the next Lionel Messi.

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