Kylian Mbappe Confirms 100% Recovery from Knee Injury
Kylian Mbappe confirms full recovery from knee injury, says 'I have made a 100% recovery' as he prepares for World Cup with France.
“I prepared for the last two World Cups in the best way possible, which is to play, score goals...”
Kylian Mbappe has confirmed he's made a 100% recovery from his knee injury and is eager to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches this season. The France striker, 27, missed four league games in 2026 due to the lingering issue but returned off the bench in Madrid's 3-2 win over Atletico on Sunday.
Mbappe's been named in France's squad for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, ahead of the World Cup in June-July. He's focused on getting back to top form.
Kylian Mbappe has been included in France's squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil on March 26 and Colombia on March 29 in the United States. The 27-year-old striker, who plays for Real Madrid, has been recovering from a knee injury and has made a full recovery, saying “I have made a 100% recovery” in an interview with AS.
Mbappe, who has been named in the France squad by coach Didier Deschamps, is looking to build his form ahead of the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
“I prepared for the last two World Cups in the best way possible, which is to play, score goals, win titles, and fight until the last minute for my club, and this year I am going to do the same to arrive in top form,” Mbappe said.
🚨 Kylian Mbappé: “My knee is fine. There has been a lot of speculation and false things have been said”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 23, 2026
“I'm 100% recovered. In Paris they found me a good diagnosis”, says via @DiarioAS. pic.twitter.com/NT97Ol9DSs
France is set to face tough competition in Group I at the World Cup, taking on Norway, Senegal, and the winner of an intercontinental playoff.

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