Sports Illustrated·3 min read·medium
Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain
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Jamie Spencer
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France manager Didier Deschamps criticized the officiating following France's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Deschamps questioned the quality of the refereeing, citing several unfavorable decisions throughout the tournament.
France manager Didier Deschamps saw his 14-year reign in charge of the national team come to an end with defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Les Bleus underperformed, the Spanish were excellent , but Deschamps still had a nagging itch about the officiating.
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