Kylian Mbappe shortening his training session due to an ankle injury raises doubts about his ability to maintain form in the 2026 World Cup semi-final match against Spain. Kylian Mbappe left training early before the World Cup semi-final match with Spain.
The French national team captain is predicted not to reach 100% form in the confrontation with Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. After encountering an ankle problem in the 2-0 victory over Morocco on July 10, the star wearing the number 10 shirt had to shorten his time participating in the most recent training session in Dallas to ensure recovery progress.
According to notes from the medical team, although there is still a slight feeling of pain, Mbappe’s situation is not too serious. In the training session preparing for the match, an intensive treatment regimen was applied to him, and he only participated in a part of the joint exercises with his teammates.
This is considered a necessary measure from the coaching staff of “Les Bleus” to help him avoid the risk of re-injury. Previously, in the quarter-final match, Mbappe was substituted out in the final minutes as a precautionary measure following a collision situation.
Internal sources from the French team assert that although his physical fitness is not yet in the most ideal state, the presence of this key striker in the starting lineup on the morning of July 15 is certain.
The presence of Mbappe is of decisive significance to the attacking power of the French team. Currently, the whole team is focusing maximally on the recovery process of the forward on Real Madrid’s payroll, ensuring he has the best feel for the ball for the upcoming match.
