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French national team coach Didier Deschamps has reassured the media and fans that captain Kylian Mbappé is fully fit for the 2026 World Cup semi-final against Spain, despite an ankle injury sustained against Morocco. Mbappé trained with the squad on the eve of the match but had a shorter session than his teammates, prompting questions from journalists. Deschamps confirmed in a press conference that Mbappé is at 100% and that shorter training sessions are normal for some players. The match is scheduled for July 14, 2026.
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Kylian Mbappé, who sustained an ankle injury against Morocco, trained with the French squad on the eve of the World Cup semi-final against Spain. Despite his participation, journalists sought clarification on the captain's fitness after he completed a shorter training session than his teammates on Monday.
Addressing the media in a press conference, France head coach Didier Deschamps said:
"Kylian is fine. Yes, he is at 100%. Yes, he trained, he has the right like others to do 10 minutes instead of 20 in a game."
Match details:
- Fixture: France vs. Spain
- Date: July 14, 2026 — 21:00
- Competition: 2026 World Cup — Semi-final
Related topics:
- World Cup
- France
- Kylian Mbappé
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Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern
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