​Kylian Mbappé starred for France in the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco, but the superstar forward appeared to be dealing with an injury as he left the field in the second half on Thursday. Mbappé had opened the scoring in the second half after a first-half penalty miss, reaching eight goals for the 2026 World Cup and bringing his career total in the tournament to 20.
France faced a tense moment as Mbappé went down with what looked like an injury during the second half. He was taken off the pitch in the 77th minute, with Jean-Philippe Mateta coming on in his place. The 27-year-old managed to walk off under his own power, waving to the crowd at Gillette Stadium as he exited. He was later seen sitting on the France bench, an ice pack resting on the top of his right foot.
Heading into the 2026 World Cup, Mbappé has already tallied 56 goals in 96 international appearances, underscoring his status as one of the sport’s premier scorers. France has a schedule that includes upcoming World Cup matchups as they navigate the tournament’s demanding group stage and knockout rounds.
In the 2026 World Cup slate, France is set to face a string of battles, including a June 16 showdown against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 3 p.m. ET. They will then square off with Iraq on June 22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. ET. The calendar closes with a June 26 clash against Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, slated for 3 p.m. ET. Fans can stream games via Fubo or the Fox One App, with Spanish-language broadcasts available on Telemundo and Peacock.
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