Mbappe Fitness: France's Star Available for Spain Clash

France's captain, Kylian Mbappe, has been declared available for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against Spain on Tuesday. Mbappe, the tournament's standout performer with 8 goals and 3 assists, suffered a minor ankle injury during France's quarterfinal victory over Morocco.

Despite the setback, head coach Didier Deschamps reassured reporters that the star forward is fit to play. Mbappe's workload was managed during a recent training session as a precautionary measure following his substitution late in the quarterfinal match.

Mbappe's attacking partnership with Ousmane Dembele has been formidable, creating 19 chances. France enters the semifinal having scored six unanswered goals in the knockout stages, aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final appearance against an unbeaten Spanish side.