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Mbappé Confident as France Faces Senegal, Saliba Doubtful

6/14/2026

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France captain Kylian Mbappé said the dressing-room is in good spirits ahead of the June 17 World Cup opener against Senegal in New Jersey.
Mbappé confirmed he is in good physical shape and eager to compete.
He noted that teammate William Saliba, who missed Friday training with pain, may be unavailable for the opener.
Mbappé, who has scored 12 Cup goals, urged the squad to keep emotions in check to avoid elimination.

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France captain Kylian Mbappé said the dressing-room is in good spirits ahead of the June 17 World Cup opener against Senegal in New Jersey.
Mbappé confirmed he is in good physical shape and eager to compete.
He noted that teammate William Saliba, who missed Friday training with pain, may be unavailable for the opener.
Mbappé, who has scored 12 Cup goals, urged the squad to keep emotions in check to avoid elimination.