World Cup 2026: France v Spain player ratings for World Cup semi-final

Mike Maignan: Guessed the right way for Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty but beaten for pace and power. Also guilty of some poor distribution. 5

Jules Kounde: Struggled at times with his passing. France have looked so solid at the back at this World Cup but they came undone in what some might say was their first serious test. 5

Dayot Upamecano: Has been huge for France in the USA and made a significant block to deny Fabian Ruiz at 1-0. However, it was all to no avail. 5

William Saliba: The Arsenal centre-half went off injured with no-one around him after Spain had scored. A desperately sad end to his World Cup as France failed to respond after falling behind for the first time at the tournament. 6

Lucas Digne: Conceded the penalty from which Spain took the lead after kicking Lamine Yamal. 5

Aurelien Tchouameni: Has played a key part in France’s run to the semi-final but this was a game to forget as Les Bleus were bullied by Spain in midfield. 5

Adrien Rabiot: Lucky to stay on the pitch after fouling Ruiz having already been booked for an early challenge on Dani Olmo. Replaced at the start of the second half. 4

Ousmane Dembele: The Ballon d’Or winner was unable to impose himself as Spain bossed the game. 4

Michael Olise: Has lit up this World Cup with his assists but chose the semi-final to have his poorest performance and was lucky not to get booked for a late first half foul on Rodri. 5

Bradley Barcola: One early run into the box which won a corner after he skipped past Pedro Porro. Not a lot else. 5

Kylian Mbappe: Has set this World Cup alight with his finishing – but not this game. Had just two touches in Spain’s penalty area in the first half and struggled to cause much of a threat. 5