Mbappe Confirms Fitness After Ankle Knock
Kylian Mbappe has moved to ease concerns over his fitness after limping off during France's 2-0 victory against Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals. The France captain confirmed he is fine after taking a knock to his ankle, stating that his substitution was precautionary.
Mbappe had a significant impact on the contest before his withdrawal. He missed a penalty but later scored and turned provider for Ousmane Dembele to put the result beyond Morocco's reach. He was substituted late in the match.
Mbappe Speaks on Injury
Speaking to FIFA after the match, Mbappe described the issue as minor and explained that he left the pitch to allow the more physically fit Jean-Philippe Mateta to complete the match. “I took a knock to the ankle, but I'm fine. At that point, JP [Jean-Philippe Mateta] was in better shape than I was to play the final minutes,” Mbappe said.
As noted by France 24, Les Bleus await the outcome of the Spain vs Belgium fixture on July 10, 2026, to discover their semi-final opponent as they push for a third consecutive final.
Deschamps Provides Update on Mbappe
Legit.ng previously reported that Didier Deschamps issued an update on Kylian Mbappe after the captain left the pitch injured against Morocco. The French manager confirmed that the Real Madrid forward had pain in his ankle, which necessitated his substitution with France leading by two goals.
