The French national team received a worrying blow after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals by defeating Morocco 2-0, as Kylian Mbappe was forced to leave the field injured in the 77th minute of the match.

Mbappe had confirmed after the match that the injury caused some pain in the ankle area, indicating that he would be ready for the semi-final round.

Nevertheless, French radio station 'Monte Carlo' confirmed that Mbappe's ankle injury is the same one he suffered in 2020 when he was a player for Paris Saint-Germain, which makes the medical staff treat his condition with great caution before the semi-final match against the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium game.

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Reports indicated that the injured ankle has improved significantly over the past years, but it is still classified as relatively 'fragile', increasing the likelihood of a relapse if full recovery is not achieved before the next match.

Mbappe is a key element in coach Didier Deschamps' system, after raising his tally to 8 goals in the tournament, tying with Lionel Messi at the top of the scoring chart, and he played a decisive role in leading France to the semi-finals for the third consecutive time.

At present, the French federation has not issued any official statement confirming the absence of the team captain, but his participation against the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match will remain linked to the results of the medical tests he will undergo in the next few days.

French fans await the developments of Mbappe's condition with anxiety, given the importance of the upcoming match and the 'Roosters' approaching a new step towards reclaiming the World Cup title.