Kylian Mbappe Apologises to France Fans After World Cup Disappointment

France captain Kylian Mbappe has written an emotional letter to fans after the team’s disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign, thanking them for their support and saying the players are sorry they could not deliver a better result.
Mbappe Shares His Feelings
France finished fourth after losing to England in the third-place play-off. A week later, Mbappe spoke openly about the team’s disappointment.
“We didn’t win the trophy. It hurts, and it will hurt for a while.”
Thanks to the Fans
Mbappe thanked supporters for staying up late to watch the matches and for cheering the team on throughout the tournament.
“You supported us from home and in the stadiums. You never stopped believing in us, even during the difficult moments.”
A Promise to Do Better
Mbappe admitted the team wanted to give the fans a better ending and thanked them for standing by the players.
He said the support from the French people means a lot to the team and will motivate them to come back stronger.



