After top-scoring in La Liga and the Champions League last season, Kylian Mbappe is aiming to reach the final at a third successive edition of the World Cup with two-time champions France.Now 27, Mbappe scored in Les Bleus 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 decider and hit a hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 final, although Didier Deschamps side lost on penalties.The captain failed to score in three international appearances immediately before the 2026 finals, having netted in each of his previous seven games for France for a total of eight goals.Heres how Mbappes full confirmed and potential schedule looks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You can also find out the latest UK TV schedule for every game here.Table of ContentsMbappe World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off timesIs Mbappe playing in the World Cup 2026? Injury updatesKylian Mbappe next match at FIFA World Cup 2026Will Mbappe win the 2026 World Cup?World Cup 2026: Full France squadMbappe World Cup fixtures: Confirmed schedule, kick off timesFrance face Senegal, Iraq and Norway during the group stage. Heres when those games take place and their potential subsequent fixtures.DateMatchResultStageTime (BST)ETPTChannelJune 16SenegalGroup20:0015:0012:00BBCJune 22IraqGroup22:0017:0014:00BBCJune 26NorwayGroup20:0015:0012:00ITVJune 30 / July 1, 2, 3TBCRound of 32TBCTBCTBCTBCJuly 4/5/6/7TBCRound of 16TBCTBCTBCTBCJuly 9/10/11TBCQuarter-finalsTBCTBCTBCTBCJuly 14/15TBCSemi-finalsTBCTBCTBCTBCJuly 18TBCThird-placed match22:0017:0014:00TBCJuly 19TBCFinal20:0015:0012:00BBC, ITVIs Mbappe playing in the World Cup 2026? Injury updatesThe second half of Mbappes season was interrupted by injuries, sitting out the Clasico against Barcelona in May in one of two games he missed after suffering a hamstring issue.Some Madrid fans took exception when the Paris Saint-Germain all-time top scorer went on holiday in May rather than continuing his injury rehabilitation in the Spanish capital, with a petition calling for Mbappe to be sold.He missed seven games in all competitions with a knee problem but completed 90 minutes for France for the first time since November in their 3-1 friendly win over Northern Ireland in their final friendly before the World Cup on June 8.Mbappe will be hoping for better luck than he had at EURO 2024, when he missed Frances second match of the tournament after breaking his nose in their first match of the tournament.A goal in the subsequent 1-1 draw with Poland proved Mbappes only goal of a tournament France exited at the semi-final stage.Kylian Mbappe next match at FIFA World Cup 2026Mbappes next match at the World Cup is set to be in Frances opener against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New York on June 16 at 20:00 BST.Will Mbappe win the 2026 World Cup?France are among the favourites to win the World Cup and have a gifted squad featuring many of the best players from around Europe, led by their prolific captain and focal point.Paris Saint-Germain all-time top scorer Mbappe was the leading marksman in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D, which also featured Ukraine, Iceland the only team to stop France winning, as hosts holding them to a draw and Azerbaijan.Fellow forward Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon dOr after playing an inspirational role in PSGs Champions League triumph alongside club and international teammates Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue.A 1998 World Cup and EURO 2000 winner with France as a midfielder, manager Deschamps will leave his role after 14 years following the finals, having guided his country to 2018 World Cup glory, the 2021 Nations League title and the final of EURO 2016.Spain, England, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are among the likeliest candidates France will have to beat to the title if they are to give Deschamps a dream send-off.World Cup 2026: Full France squadMbappe leads a squad featuring five PSG players and seven from the Premier League.Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich)Midfielders: NGolo Kante (Fenerbahce), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Desire Doue (PSG), Michael Olise (Bayern), Kylian Mbappe (Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter) Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Adrien Rabiot Aurelien Tchouameni Dayot Upamecano Didier Deschamps France National Football Team Ibrahima Konate Jean-Philippe Mateta Kylian Mbapp Michael Olise N'Golo Kante Ousmane Dembele Rayan Cherki William Saliba World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read France v Senegal: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Mitch Fretton 16th June, 2026 Argentina v Algeria: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream to watch Lionel Messi, prediction Mitch Fretton 16th June, 2026 Uruguay boss Bielsa defends World Cup photos: I did nothing wrong Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 World Cup star gives Donald Trump message over Iran war: We just want peace Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full fixtures, dates, games, schedule and results from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 16th June, 2026
