After top-scoring in La Liga and the Champions League final season, Kylian Mbappe is aiming to succeed in the ultimate at a 3rd successive version of the World Cup with two-time champions France.
Now 27, Mbappe scored in Les Bleus’ 4-2 win over Croatia within the 2018 decider and hit a hat-trick in opposition to Argentina within the 2022 closing, though Didier Deschamps’ aspect misplaced on penalties.
The captain failed to attain in three worldwide appearances instantly earlier than the 2026 finals, having netted in every of his earlier seven video games for France for a complete of eight targets.
Right here’s how Mbappe’s full confirmed and potential schedule appears to be like on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mbappe World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off instances
Listed here are France’s outcomes, fixtures and potential subsequent matches, in addition to the UK TV broadcasters.
Is Mbappe taking part in within the World Cup 2026? Harm updates
The second half of Mbappe’s season was interrupted by accidents, sitting out the Clasico in opposition to Barcelona in Might in one in all two video games he missed after struggling a hamstring challenge.
Some Madrid followers took exception when the Paris Saint-Germain all-time high scorer went on vacation in Might fairly than persevering with his damage rehabilitation within the Spanish capital, with a petition calling for Mbappe to be bought.
He missed seven video games in all competitions with a knee downside however accomplished 90 minutes for France for the primary time since November of their 3-1 pleasant win over Northern Eire of their closing pleasant earlier than the World Cup on June 8.
An astonishing long-range strike for his second objective capped France’s opening 3-1 win over Senegal and Mbappe then scored one other double in a 3-0 win over Iraq on matchday 2.
The 27-year-old arrange two targets as France completed the group stage in type by beating Norway 4-1 to win their part and scored two extra within the last-32 win over Sweden.
Kylian Mbappe subsequent match at FIFA World Cup 2026
Mbappe’s subsequent match on the World Cup will likely be France’s quarter-final tie in opposition to Morocco on July 9 at 21:00 BST.
Will Mbappe win the 2026 World Cup?
France are among the many favourites to win the World Cup and have a gifted squad that includes lots of the finest gamers from round Europe, led by their prolific captain and focus.
Paris Saint-Germain all-time high scorer Mbappe was the main marksman in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which additionally featured Ukraine, Iceland – the one workforce to cease France successful, as hosts holding them to a draw – and Azerbaijan.
Fellow ahead Ousmane Dembele received the 2025 Ballon d’Or after taking part in an inspirational position in PSG’s Champions League triumph alongside membership and worldwide teammates Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola and Want Doue.
A 1998 World Cup and EURO 2000 winner with France as a midfielder, supervisor Deschamps will go away his position after 14 years following the finals, having guided his nation to 2018 World Cup glory, the 2021 Nations League title and the ultimate of EURO 2016.
Spain, England, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are among the many likeliest candidates France must beat to the title if they’re to provide Deschamps a dream send-off.
World Cup 2026: Full France squad
Mbappe leads a squad that includes 5 PSG gamers and 7 from the Premier League.
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbahce), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Actual Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester Metropolis), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Want Doue (PSG), Michael Olise (Bayern), Kylian Mbappe (Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter)
