On July 10, in the semi-finals of the European Cup, France lost 1-2 to Spain. This match also marked the first major tournament defeat for Les Bleus in the “Kanté era”.
Since joining the national team, Kanté has been a lucky charm for France. He had previously played 20 matches for the French team in international tournaments, helping them maintain an undefeated record during regular time.
However, in this game, Kanté, who had effectively contained Rodri, was substituted out by Deschamps in the 62nd minute. Thereafter, France failed to regain their midfield dominance and ultimately lost the match 1-2. This game put an end to France’s undefeated record in major tournaments during the “Kanté era”…