"Worst performance in FIFA World Cup history" - Fans blast France star for his showing in semifinal loss to Spain

× Fans on social media have slammed Lucas Digne after France succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. The defender committed an error that led to Spain being awarded a penalty in the first half, which they went on to score. Ad Digne had attempted to clear the ball to clear the ball after initially controlling it in France's penalty box.

However, he missed the target and ended up kicking Lamine Yamal, who came to contest for the ball. An incident that changed the tempo of the game, allowing the Spaniards to dictate proceedings after taking the lead. Meanwhile, Digne also struggled to defend against Yamal and failed to deliver accurate crosses for Kylian Mbappe and Co to score.

Ad Trending He lost possession of the ball 12 times, won two out of four ground duels, but failed to deliver an accurate cross in two attempts (via Sofascore). Following his struggle to influence the game, Digne was replaced by Theo Hernandez in the 72nd minute. However, his performance was one of the major talking points in the game's aftermath as fans took to X to share their displeasure, with one tweeting: "Lucas Digne dropped the worst performance in World Cup history."

Ad L e o @dailyluffLucas Digne dropped the worst performance in world cup history Ad Other fans posted: Laurie @LFCLaurieFrance is full of superstars and then has someone as bang average as Digne starting, what do they expect? 😂 Ad Yakob 🇪🇬 @yakobper90Lucas Digne should not be playing at this level man how on earth is he France’s 1st choice? Ad Dr Yash  @YashRMFCCamavinga could have played better at left-back than Digne Ad 🌂 @washedxrWhy’s Digne even playing in a World Cup semi?

Ad During the encounter, Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot to give La Roja an early lead in the 22nd minute. Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead in the 58th minute, and the game ended without a reply from France. "It's a big disappointment" - Rayan Cherki on France's 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final France v Spain: Semi-Final - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Source: Getty Rayan Cherki has revealed that Les Bleus' 2-0 loss to Spain at the ongoing FIFA World Cup semi-final is a big letdown.

He also insisted that their loss was due to their inability to play the way they usually do, rather than the officiating. Ad In an interview after the encounter, Cherki said (via Fabrizio Romano on X): "It’s a big disappointment. It’s not about the ref.

We didn’t play the football we’re used to play; while Spain did."Les Bleus failed to pose any meaningful attacking threat during the game. They were also dominated by the Spaniards, who executed their game plan effectively.

Spain has advanced to the final, while France will face either Argentina or England in the third-place match. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Abel Yisa Fans on social media have slammed Lucas Digne after France succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.

The defender committed an error that led to Spain being awarded a penalty in the first half, which they went on to score. Ad Digne had attempted to clear the ball to clear the ball after initially controlling it in France's penalty box. However, he missed the target and ended up kicking Lamine Yamal, who came to contest for the ball.

An incident that changed the tempo of the game, allowing the Spaniards to dictate proceedings after taking the lead. Meanwhile, Digne also struggled to defend against Yamal and failed to deliver accurate crosses for Kylian Mbappe and Co to score. Ad Trending He lost possession of the ball 12 times, won two out of four ground duels, but failed to deliver an accurate cross in two attempts (via Sofascore).

Following his struggle to influence the game, Digne was replaced by Theo Hernandez in the 72nd minute. However, his performance was one of the major talking points in the game's aftermath as fans took to X to share their displeasure, with one tweeting: "Lucas Digne dropped the worst performance in World Cup history." Ad L e o @dailyluffLucas Digne dropped the worst performance in world cup history Ad Other fans posted: Laurie @LFCLaurieFrance is full of superstars and then has someone as bang average as Digne starting, what do they expect?

😂 Ad Yakob 🇪🇬 @yakobper90Lucas Digne should not be playing at this level man how on earth is he France’s 1st choice? Ad Dr Yash  @YashRMFCCamavinga could have played better at left-back than Digne Ad 🌂 @washedxrWhy’s Digne even playing in a World Cup semi? Ad During the encounter, Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot to give La Roja an early lead in the 22nd minute.

Pedro Porro doubled Spain's lead in the 58th minute, and the game ended without a reply from France. "It's a big disappointment" - Rayan Cherki on France's 2-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final France v Spain: Semi-Final - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Source: Getty Rayan Cherki has revealed that Les Bleus' 2-0 loss t