Here’s the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-10 01:40:00.
Kylian Mbappé has reassured fans about his fitness after what he described as a “knock on his ankle” during France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. After the match, he confidently stated, “I’m all good.”
During the game, Mbappé received on-field treatment from the France physio before being substituted in the 77th minute, replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 27-year-old walked off the pitch to applause from the crowd, showing minimal signs of distress. Post-game footage showed him sitting on the bench with ice on his right foot.
“I got a knock on the ankle, but it’s all good. JP [Mateta] was more able than me to play the last 15 minutes,” Mbappé explained.
A source confirmed to ESPN, “There are no concerns about Kylian’s ankle.” After the victory, Mbappé celebrated with fans and teammates, all smiles in the changing room.
France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco mirrors their semifinal win from four years ago in Qatar. Mbappé shared insights on the team’s mentality going into the match against a familiar opponent, noting his friendship with Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, a former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain.
Many players on both squads share close ties, as six Moroccan players were born in France. Mbappé emphasized, “Here, there is no sentiment. There are no emotions. I’m here to win and he [Hakimi] was here to win too.” Yet, he acknowledged the emotional weight of seeing his friend in the dressing room post-match.
Despite missing a first-half penalty, Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament, tying with Lionel Messi for the top spot. His assist for Ousmane Dembélé’s goal marked his third assist in the tournament.
In both of the last two World Cups, Mbappé has achieved over 10 goal involvements, making him the only player since 1966 to do so. His 11 goal involvements in 2026 are the most since Gerd Müller in 1970.
France now prepares to face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals scheduled for Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. “We are very happy. We are aware that there is only one way to relax, it’s to win. But we still have a long way,” Mbappé said. “We will recover nicely and watch the game tomorrow to see who we will face.”
FAQs
Is Kylian Mbappé injured?
No, Mbappé confirmed he’s fine after receiving treatment for an ankle knock during the match.
When is France’s next match?
France will play either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
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- Published: 2026-07-10 01:40:00
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