Mbappé Exits World Cup With Legacy Intact

France's World Cup dream ended with a 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, leaving captain Kylian Mbappé to reflect on another tournament without a trophy. The 27-year-old star, who scored 8 goals in the competition, watched helplessly as Pedro Porro's 58th-minute strike sealed Spain's victory. syntagm.co.za

"You take all the glory when you win and when you don't win, you have to take the s***," Mbappé said, accepting responsibility as France prepares for the third-place match against England. Despite the early exit, Mbappé's legacy remains intact with stellar performances in 2018 and 2022 World Cups.