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No fighting spirit! After a crushing semifinal defeat, the entire French squad has no interest in the third-place match—some have already planned a vacation

With the goal of shocking the world by winning the World Cup, France set off for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. But in the semifinals, they were shut out 0-2 by Spain and eliminated. With the third-place showdown getting closer and closer, one piece of news is truly heartbreaking. According to France’s L’Équipe, after the heavy loss the team’s morale has hit rock bottom. Most players simply can’t bring themselves to take on England. For a squad that came in aiming to win the title, the third-place match feels less like a competitive objective and more like an awkward task they have to get through.

The disappointment of losing 0-2 to Spain in the semifinals has long lingered in the French dressing room. The only goal for the team at this World Cup was to reach the final stage and compete for the trophy, and to make it into the third-place match already means their dream has been shattered. After the match, captain Mbappé said the team needs to adjust its mindset, lift their heads, go on vacation to recover, and then start their post-tournament life. His statement perfectly captures the squad’s true inner feelings. Insiders even said outright that the players genuinely hate having to keep playing out this third-place contest.

Many players’ minds have already flown beyond the stadium. Even though the third-place game hasn’t kicked off yet, some players have already mapped out their post-match vacation plans. Some intend to fly straight to holiday destinations immediately after the final whistle, while others are preparing to stay in the United States and start their break right there. Players’ attention isn’t on training or preparation anymore. To quickly reignite their competitive passion is a huge challenge for the coaching staff.

To avoid ending their World Cup journey in a slipshod way, Deschamps is preparing to make major changes to the lineup. This match could very well be Deschamps’ farewell as he has been coaching France for 14 years. He doesn’t want to close the chapter with a defeat that shows no fighting spirit. He plans to give opportunities to multiple rotated players. On one hand, it will let veterans such as Kanté and Lucas Hernandez step onto the pitch and receive a ceremonial send-off. On the other hand, it will also give younger players like Zaire-Emery valuable experience in a major tournament—building future strength for French football.

For now, if you want to awaken this team’s desire to win, Mbappé will be the most crucial piece. His total World Cup goals have now reached 20, placing him second on the all-time World Cup scorers list. Continuing to break his own goal record could become the mental drive that sustains his full participation. On one side are most players who have no interest in fighting; on the other is a super star who desperately wants to rewrite history. The meaning of the third-place match has never been as great as the chance to compete for the championship. On one side is England, unwilling to go home and longing to soothe their regret with a win; on the other is a French side worn out and low on fighting spirit. What kind of show will this matchup produce? Everyone is full of doubts.