Mbappé declared fit for Tuesday semi as Deschamps backs France

French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who has scored 20 World Cup goals in as many appearances, is declared 100 percent fit by France manager Didier Deschamps ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi‑final against Spain. The announcement follows his brief exit in the quarter‑final win over Morocco due to a minor ankle injury. Mbappé left the quarter‑final victory over Morocco in the 77th minute, describing the problem as a "minor ankle injury" forward’s status has been under close watch since the Thursday scare, with noting lingering discomfort in his right ankle. On Monday, Mbappé trained separately from most teammates during an open training session, a detail highlighted by The Touchline’s tweet featuring "KYLIAN MBAPPÉ'S ANKLE!". Deschamps, speaking through an interpreter, confirmed the player "feels good" and downplayed the limited drill time, saying, "He has the right, like others, to go 15 minutes instead of 20 minutes on a drill."

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In this tournament Mbappé has already netted eight goals and added three assists, putting him ahead of Argentine legend Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. Messi, who will meet England in a Wednesday semi‑final, has two assists and remains the record holder with 21 World Cup goals. Both France and Spain will be keen to see their star forwards at full capacity, as the outcome could decide the winner of the World Cup and the coveted Golden Boot. The French side, captained by Mbappé since March 2023, will rely on his fitness to challenge Spain’s attack on Tuesday.