France team: major revelation about Ousmane Dembélé

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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On Tuesday, France’s elimination at the hands of Spain (0-2) in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup continues to stir up tensions within Les Bleus’ camp.

Didier Deschamps’ men headed to the locker room trailing on the scoreboard, with a heavy atmosphere looming over the squad. According to L’Équipe, several misunderstandings surfaced among the players, highlighting the French side’s sense of powerlessness in this match.

According to the outlet, Ousmane Dembélé tried to spark a reaction by speaking up at halftime. He specifically called out the lack of coordination in France’s pressing, believing the team wasn’t defending collectively enough. However, his intervention didn’t sit well with everyone. Several internationals were reportedly annoyed by his remarks.

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