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France's Kylian Mbappé allays any World Cup injury concern: 'I'm all good'
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappé downplayed concerns about an ankle knock sustained during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco, stating he is "all good" despite being substituted in the 77th minute.
- Mbappé, who missed a first-half penalty, scored to tie Lionel Messi for the tournament's top scorer with eight goals and assisted Ousmane Dembélé's goal, marking his 11th goal involvement in the 2026 World Cup.
- He is the only player since 1966 to register 10 or more goal involvements in two consecutive World Cups, with his 11 goal contributions in 2026 being the highest since Gerd Müller in 1970.
- France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals in Arlington, Texas, with Mbappé emphasizing the team's readiness for tougher challenges ahead.
- Despite facing his close friend and former PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi on the opposing team, Mbappé maintained a competitive mindset focused on winning.
