Kylian Mbappe downplays ankle injury after France secure World Cup semifinal spot: 'Everything is OK' - CBS Sports
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé downplayed concerns regarding an ankle injury sustained during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Morocco. Despite being subbed out late in the game, the player confirmed he is in good health.
Why it matters
As one of the world's most prominent athletes, Mbappé's health is a major factor in the competitive landscape of the 2026 World Cup.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The 2026 World Cup has been too magnificent and too star-loaded to lose one of the supernovas that have turned this summer's event into arguably the best in its 96-year history.
But we did get a brief flash of uncertainty about Kylian Mbappé on Thursday, an ankle issue that delivered the only drama surrounding France 's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco .
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