Kylian Mbappé issues open letter to France fans after World Cup exit

Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team, released an open letter to fans a week after the 2026 World Cup concluded. In the letter, published in major French newspapers, he acknowledged the disappointment stemming from France's failure to reach the final, following a 2-0 loss to Spain in the semi-finals. Mbappé thanked his teammates, departing staff, and supporters for their commitment during the tournament. He mentioned the team's subsequent defeat against England in the Bronze final, citing that while they did not bring home the trophy, they gave their all. With coach Didier Deschamps leaving, Zidane is set to be announced as the new coach of the national team, marking a new chapter for the French squad.

• 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This World Cup is over, but the story goes on’ – Kylian Mbappé releases open letter to France fans