Kylian Mbappé Returns for France’s Bronze Medal Match vs. England

Kylian Mbappé will line up for France against England in the Olympic bronze medal match on 25 July 2024 after a late fitness check.

What happened to France’s captain?

Mbappé missed France’s semifinal loss to Spain on 23 July 2024 with a knock picked up in training. Didier Deschamps, the France manager, said the striker trained fully on 24 July and cleared the medical tests ahead of Thursday’s third-place playoff.

Why it matters for Kylian Mbappé

A place in the bronze final keeps Mbappé’s tournament alive after France’s shock semifinal exit. His presence adds firepower to a France side chasing a consolation prize in the men’s football event at Paris 2024. The clash against England also serves as a warm-up for the Nations League fixtures due in September.

What comes next for Mbappé?

France now eyes the bronze medal on 25 July 2024 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. A win would give Mbappé his first senior medal at a major tournament since Euro 2020. Deschamps must also weigh up squad rotation before the Nations League opener against Italy on 5 Sep 2024.