Kylian Mbappe knows ‘s–t’ is coming after France’s World Cup flameout
Kylian Mbappe addressed the backlash following France's semifinal loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup. The captain accepted responsibility for the defeat amid reports of civil unrest in Paris.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Kylian Mbappe knows ‘s–t’ is coming after France’s World Cup flameout By Justin Tasch Published July 15, 2026, 10:29 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The New York Post on Google Kylian Mbappe knew what was coming next after France’s World Cup letdown.
The fury began quickly, with reports of 160 arrests in Paris after Les Bleus fell to Spain 2-0 Tuesday in the semifinals in Arlington, Texas as fires broke out across the French capital.
Mbappe knows that the anger and criticism is his burden to bear.
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