Did Lamine Yamal get away with handball? Why Spain’s penalty stood against France

 Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France was sparked by a controversial penalty awarded after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne. Claims of a possible handball in the build-up dominated debate, but rules experts explained the contact was not punishable under IFAB laws. Despite Didier Deschamps questioning the officiating, the decision was ultimately deemed correct. Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France was sparked by a controversial penalty awarded after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne. Claims of a possible handball in the build-up dominated debate, but rules experts explained the contact was not punishable under IFAB laws. Despite Didier Deschamps questioning the officiating, the decision was ultimately deemed correct.