Will Mbappé play in the final match at World Cup 2026?

Kylian Mbappé has no intention of ending the World Cup without one last thunderous statement.

Details: According to Canal+ Foot, ahead of the 2026 World Cup third-place match, the France captain is laser-focused on two goals: clinching the Golden Boot and gifting Didier Deschamps a victory in his final game at the helm of the national team.

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France will face England in the battle for bronze. Heading into this decisive clash, Mbappé is tied at the top of the scoring charts with Lionel Messi—both superstars have netted eight goals each.

This match marks Deschamps' final appearance as head coach of Les Bleus. He is closing out a 14-year era during which he led the team to World Cup glory in 2018 and to the final in 2022.

It's worth noting that Mbappé has already scored 20 World Cup goals and is closing in on the tournament's all-time record.

Reminder: The match officials for France vs England third-place final FIFA World Cup clash have been revealed.