Mbappé's Return to French Team Marred by 0-2 Loss to Croatia

The star forward's goalless streak extended to six matches as criticism mounts over his performance and Deschamps' tactics.

Kylian Mbappé's first national team appearance in six months ended in a 0-2 defeat to Croatia in the Nations League quarterfinals.
Mbappé struggled with inefficiency despite six attempts on goal, drawing sharp criticism from French media.
The French team's tactical approach, including poor offensive organization and defensive rigidity, was widely criticized.
Croatia secured their victory with goals from Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic, capitalizing on limited opportunities.
Mbappé's last goal for the national team was in June 2024, and his goalless streak now spans six international matches.