Kylian Mbappé's Reaction After Spain's Second Goal Says It All. This Wasn't on TV

En route to the final, Spain navigated past Austria, Portugal, and Belgium in the knockout stages. France, meanwhile, dispatched Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco. Both teams showcased exceptional form, making their clash rightly dubbed a premature final.

However, the match wasn't as evenly contested as many anticipated. Luis de la Fuente's squad effectively stifled France's star-studded offense, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory.

Kylian Mbappé was rendered utterly helpless. After Spain's second goal, he clearly understood that overturning the match's fate would be an incredibly difficult task. His reaction, captured by a camera but not broadcast on television, perfectly illustrates this.

The Real Madrid star had shone brightly since the start of the World Cup, leading the scoring charts with eight goals. Yet, on Tuesday, the 27-year-old forward was miles away from adding to his tally.

The effectiveness of Spain's defensive strategy against the French attack is evident in their expected goals (xG) coefficient, which registered a mere 0.3 – the lowest figure in 60 years.