French forward Kylian Mbappé is set to feature in the semifinal match against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, with manager Didier Deschamps confirming that he is "100%" ready for the game. This announcement comes after Mbappé left the quarterfinal match against Morocco early due to what he described as a "minor ankle injury."

Mbappé's Injury Update

Despite downplaying the injury following the match, Mbappé's condition has been closely monitored in the days leading up to the semifinal. Reports indicated that he experienced some discomfort in his right ankle, which led to him training separately from most of his teammates during a media-accessible training session on Monday. However, Deschamps reassured the media that Mbappé "feels good," emphasizing that the portion of practice observed by reporters was not indicative of any serious issues.

Mbappé's World Cup Performance

As France's captain since March 2023, Mbappé has made a significant impact in this year's World Cup, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. His contributions have placed him in a favorable position in the race for the Golden Boot, where assists serve as the tiebreaker. Currently, he leads Argentine star Lionel Messi, who also has eight goals but only two assists. Messi, who will face England in the other semifinal, holds the record for the most World Cup goals with 21.

Mbappé's performance in the tournament follows his Golden Boot win in the 2022 World Cup, where he scored multiple goals despite France losing to Argentina in a dramatic final. As both players gear up for potential clashes that could determine the tournament's champion and the Golden Boot winner, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these pivotal matches.