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 towards Argentina within the 2022 final, 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 seems on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mbappe World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off occasions
Listed here are France’s outcomes, fixtures and potential subsequent matches, in addition to the UK TV broadcasters.
| Date | Match | End result | Stage | Time (BST) | ET | PT | Channel |
| June 16 | Senegal | 3-1 | Group | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | BBC |
| June 22 | Iraq | 3-0 | Group | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | BBC |
| June 26 | Norway | 4-1 | Group | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | ITV |
| June 30 | Sweden | 3-0 | Spherical of 32 | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | BBC |
| July 4 | Paraguay | 1-0 | Spherical of 16 | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | BBC |
| July 9 | Morocco | Quarter-finals | 21:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 | TBC | |
| July 14 | TBC | Semi-finals | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| July 18 | TBC | Third-placed match | 22:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 | TBC | |
| July 19 | TBC | Last | 20:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | BBC, ITV |
Is Mbappe taking part in within the World Cup 2026? Damage updates
The second half of Mbappe’s season was interrupted by accidents, sitting out the Clasico towards Barcelona in Might in one among two video games he missed after struggling a hamstring subject.
Some Madrid followers took exception when the Paris Saint-Germain all-time prime scorer went on vacation in Might reasonably than persevering with his harm 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 drawback however accomplished 90 minutes for France for the primary time since November of their 3-1 pleasant win over Northern Eire of their ultimate pleasant earlier than the World Cup on June 8.
An astonishing long-range strike for his second aim 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 can be France’s quarter-final tie towards 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 point of interest.
Paris Saint-Germain all-time prime scorer Mbappe was the main marksman in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which additionally featured Ukraine, Iceland – the one crew to cease France successful, as hosts holding them to a draw – and Azerbaijan.
Fellow ahead Ousmane Dembele won 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 should beat to the title if they’re to present 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)
