Is Spain a particular opponent for Mbappé?

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·13 July 2026

Kylian Mbappé has spent the past two seasons in Madrid, and Tuesday night in Spain will put him in familiar surroundings.

According to L'Équipe, the France captain has been near-unstoppable since the World Cup began, quietening the criticism that preceded the tournament.

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Source: L'Équipe