Mbappe’s worrying exit … with France “putting its hand on its heart” ahead of the World Cup

The manager of the French national team stopped running in the 80th minute, asking his technical director, Alvaro Arbeloa, to replace him, with no indication of injury or contact.

And he left Bape He left the field in pain, and was replaced by young player Goncalo Garcia (81).

This is a worrying warning for the French national team, about 6 weeks before the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which is its main goal this season.

Regarding Mbappé’s role, he said: Arbeloa At the press conference: “I don’t know. He was in pain. We hope that things will improve in the coming days,” without giving further details.

Real Madrid declined to provide additional information when contacted by Agence France-Presse.