Off the PitchGet French FootballUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Mbappé pens open letter to France after World Cup
A week after the final, France's captain breaks his silence with a heartfelt message.
Kylian Mbappé
player
Who
Kylian Mbappé
What
Released open letter in major French newspapers
When
Monday, a week after 2026 World Cup conclusion
What happened. Kylian Mbappé published an open letter in several major French newspapers on Monday, a full week after the 2026 World Cup ended.
- Mbappé is France's captain.
- He topped the tournament's scoring charts.
“This World Cup is over, but the story goes on”
— Kylian Mbappé
The letter addresses fans after France's World Cup campaign.
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