France given Kylian Mbappe injury scare as forward limps off against Morocco

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10 Jul 2026 • 6:12 AM MYT
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France given Kylian Mbappe injury scare as forward limps off against Morocco

  • Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution during France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco.
  • The French captain sustained an ankle knock after a foul by Morocco defender Issa Diop, who received a yellow card.
  • Mbappe had ice strapped to his ankle on the substitutes' bench but did not appear overly concerned by the injury.
  • He was later seen celebrating unimpeded with his teammates after the match.
  • France is scheduled to play in the semi-final in five days, with Mbappe's condition not expected to be a major issue.

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