Kylian Mbappé eyes World Cup semifinal win over Spain despite ankle injury

France’s leading striker Kylian Mbappé faces Spain in the World Cup 2026 semifinal in Dallas on Tuesday. Historically, Spain has beaten Mbappé three times in four encounters, including a 5‑4 loss for France in the 2025 Nations League semi‑final. Mbappé hopes to secure his second victory over Spain and reach the final for a third consecutive tournament.

After a quarter‑final win over Morocco, Mbappé treated a right‑ankle knock with ice. He later told reporters, “Estoy bien. Me golpearon el tobillo, pero todo está bien. Una lesión menor.” He affirmed he is fit for the upcoming match and thanked French fans for their support. The result will determine which team advances to the World Cup final.