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World Cup format questioned after France's semifinal exit
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France dominated six matches in the 2026 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe led the tournament in goals before the semifinal.
A poor performance in the semifinal ended France's campaign.
Critics argue the knockout format punishes one bad game harshly.
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