French star Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid has come under fierce attack in recent hours, just hours before facing Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.

Morocco takes on France today Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Boston, USA, in the opening match of the World Cup quarter-finals.

The French star has not been at his best ahead of the match, specifically since scoring the goal that led Les Bleus to a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16.

After the match, Mbappé refused to shake hands with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, and then criticized the South American team for their physical style of play.

Since then, the French striker has been heavily criticized by some Paraguayan officials, including Senator Celeste Amarilla and Senator Juan Carlos 'Nano' Galaverna.

However, the most striking moment came from fans themselves, who burned a doll with Mbappé's name on it in a celebratory atmosphere, according to French radio station Monte Carlo Doualiya.

The past few hours have seen many statements and releases defending Mbappé against the attacks, including from the French Football Federation, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and the United Nations.

It is worth noting that Mbappé is the second top scorer of the 2026 World Cup so far with 7 goals, just one goal behind Argentine star Lionel Messi.