Kylian Mbappe Gives Injury Update After France's 2026 FIFA World Cup Win vs. Morocco in Quarterfinal
French football star Kylian Mbappé confirmed he suffered only a minor ankle injury during France's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Morocco. Despite being substituted, he remains a key figure for the team as they continue their pursuit of the championship title.
Why it matters
Mbappé is one of the world's most prominent athletes, and his health status is a major factor in the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
01:25 Featured Video What's Next for USMNT? 🧐 Home NBA Ian MacNicol/Getty Images NBA Kylian Mbappe Gives Injury Update After France's 2026 FIFA World Cup Win vs. Morocco in Quarterfinal Timothy Rapp Jul 9, 2026 French superstar Kylian Mbappé told reporters that he suffered a "minor ankle injury" during Thursday's 2-0 win over Morocco, though he added that he's "completely fine."
Mbappé was subbed out of the match in the 77th minute after calling over to the bench, going to the ground while stretching out his leg.
TOP NEWS Brown's Morocco Sidequests🇲🇦 Bleacher Report Hart's Post After USMNT Loss 🤣 Bleacher Report Absurd Brunson Game 1 Jersey Price Bleacher Report "[Jean-Philippe] Mateta was in a better position to play the remaining minutes of the match and was fitter at that moment," Mbappé noted. "That's all that happened."
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