The calm before the storm has settled at Valdebebas, where Real Madrid has been holding its breath over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe.

France is set to face Iceland in a key game for the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, and Kylian Mbappe's absence in the squad raised questions among fans.

Years after the World Cup defeat against Lionel Messi's Argentina, Kylian Mbappé made an honest admission: "Argentina deserved to win."

Since his explosive entry onto the soccer stage in 2015, Kylian Mbappe has often been compared to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, as he joins Real Madrid, the French forward reflects on his relationship with the Portuguese legend.

France defeated Azerbaijan in the World Cup qualifiers, with Kylian Mbappe scoring one of the goals. But the Real Madrid star was later forced to come off.

In an unexpected move toward his youthful Barcelona opponent, the French superstar made a three-word impassioned appeal that left both critics and fans speechless.

Following their latest victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France are poised to face Azerbaijan, looking to consolidate their Group D leadership. With the Kylian Mbappe’s status growing concern, here are the predicted lineups for the game.

Although only 26, Kylian Mbappe already boasts eight impactful years with France's senior team. For that reason, the young striker boldly targets breaking Olivier Giroud's national team record, showcasing his ambition and exceptional talent.

Despite Real Madrid's strong performance across competitions, rumors persist about tension between Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe. Addressing the speculation, the French star chose to speak out, aiming to clarify his stance on their relationship.

After Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe has now found himself caught in the crossfire between Real Madrid and France, igniting fresh controversy over player welfare and the boundaries of international duty.

With France national team aiming to qualify to the 2026 World Cup, head coach Didier Deschamps delivered an important injury update on star Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé’s record-breaking start highlights his adaptability, mental strength, and instant impact at Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé scored in Real Madrid’s 3–1 win over Villarreal but was forced off late with an ankle injury.

A La Liga player is putting up goal-scoring numbers in Europe that compare only to those of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

Paris Saint-Germain secured a thrilling win over FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, and Kylian Mbappe reacted to the game with a 6-word message for directed to Achraf Hakimi.