Kylian Mbappé available for France's semifinal match against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Kylian Mbappé is set to play for France in the semifinal match against Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Manager Didier Deschamps confirmed that Mbappé, who left the quarterfinal against Morocco with a minor ankle injury, is '100%' for the match. Deschamps had previously noted that while Mbappé trained separately at times, he feels good heading into the game. Mbappé has scored eight goals in this tournament, currently leading in the Golden Boot race against Lionel Messi ahead of the semifinals.
- •Mbappé left last week's quarterfinal in the 77th minute.
- •He has scored eight goals in the current World Cup.
- •France plays Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday.
- •Messi, also at eight goals, will face England in their semifinal.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé is '100 percent' for semifinal match vs. Spain, France's Didier Deschamps says
"Mbappé left France's quarterfinal victory over Morocco last week in the 77th minute with what Deschamps reportedly characterized as a "minor ankle injury."
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