Kylian Mbappé Shares Emotions About France’s Important Victory Over Ukraine
Ahead of a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying match, French team captain Kylian Mbappé expressed his feelings regarding France’s significant win against Ukraine.
The game, marked by its intensity and fierce competition, saw France securing a 2-0 victory, with Mbappé himself scoring one of the goals.
The player reflected on the team’s performance, noting that they faced a difficult and disciplined opponent who played with maximum effort.
During the second half, France experienced a brief period of instability, but overall, they maintained control of the game, creating numerous dangerous moments and demonstrating excellent teamwork and speed.
Mbappé also commented on a risky attempt near the end of the match — trying to lob the goalkeeper, which he called a foolish decision.
He emphasized that such gestures only make sense if they succeed; otherwise, they are simply recklessness.
He stressed the importance of either scoring or avoiding such impulsive actions in future matches.
It’s worth noting that, although officially considered a home match for Ukraine, it was held in Poland and ended with a French victory, thanks to Mbappé’s goal.
Ukraine’s next fixture will take place on September 9 in Baku against Azerbaijan.
Also, in the group are Iceland and other teams.
Fans were also intrigued by reports that Mbappé intends to take legal action against his former club.
Additionally, during the Ukraine-France game in Poland, supporters displayed a symbolic banner that sparked much discussion among football fans.