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Madrid's Mbappe fit and ready to play every game before World Cup

 France's Kylian Mbappe arrives before training
France's Kylian Mbappe arrives before training
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 France striker ⁠Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered ​from a knee ​injury and wants to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches in the season run-in as he builds toward the World Cup.


The 27-year-old missed ⁠four league games in 2026 due to ⁠a lingering knee issue from last season but featured off the bench in the 64th minute ‌of Madrid’s 3-2 win ​over Atletico ⁠on Sunday.


Mbappe has been named ​in France’s squad for ‌friendlies against Brazil on March 26 and Colombia three ​days later in the United States, which is co-hosting the June 11-July 19 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.


"I have made a 100% recovery," ‌Mbappe told AS.


"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."


France will play in Group I at the World Cup ​with Norway, Senegal and the winner ​of an intercontinental playoff. 



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