French Press Savage After Spain Humiliation in Dallas

France entered the 2026 World Cup as many people's favourites to lift the trophy. They left Dallas without scoring a goal, and their own media wasted no time in delivering a harsh verdict, according to Sky Sports.

L'Equipe, the country's most influential sports daily, handed out scathing player ratings after what Sky Sports described as a flat and disappointing display. Corse Martin went further, reaching for the Spanish word for disappointment on their front page, while Le Figaro declared that Spain had "taught France a lesson."

Deschamps' side were described as having been outclassed by opponents who moved with far greater purpose and clarity throughout the match in Dallas. France had been tipped to go all the way, which made the manner of the exit all the more difficult for supporters and commentators to accept.

For Spain, the result was further proof of their dominance. For France, the post-mortem starts now.