Kylian Mbappe published an open letter in which he thanks the supporters for the support given at the 2026 World Cup and talks about the disappointment of being eliminated in the semifinals.

More than a week after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national team, sent an open letter to fans, thanking them for their constant support throughout the tournament. France was eliminated in the semifinals by Spain, and Mbappe acknowledged that the team will feel this disappointment for a while. In the message, he emphasized that supporters never gave up on the team, even in difficult moments. Although he proudly accepted the title of the tournament's top scorer, he mentioned that the lack of the trophy remains a great disappointment. Mbappe also thanked his teammates, the coaching staff, and former coach Didier Deschamps. In the end, he reminded that football, although serious, remains a simple game with unchanged rules. In this tournament, Mbappe scored 10 goals, becoming the top scorer in World Cup history.