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Kylian Mbappé Leaves World Cup With Legacy Intact, But Nothing To Show For It
- Kylian Mbappé was visibly dejected after Spain’s 2-0 semifinal win, openly taking responsibility as France crashed out and now head to a third-place match with England.
- Spain’s disciplined, possession-focused performance frustrated the tournament favorites and propelled them into the final instead of France.
- The defeat shifts the legacy chat — Mbappé still has 20 World Cup goals and remains a top star, but lacks a Champions League title and faces rising talents (like 19-year-old Lamine Yamal) challenging the next generation.
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