Fox Sports Airs Footage of Mbappe Injury During World Cup Quarterfinal

French star Kylian Mbappe was forced to exit the match early during Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Morocco, prompting concern ahead of later stages of the tournament. The forward, who had recently reclaimed the lead in the Golden Boot race, scored a goal and recorded an assist before departing in the 77th minute. He was replaced by Jean-Phillippe Mateta after sustaining an apparent issue with his right foot.

During the contest, Mbappe went to the ground following a challenge and remained there long enough for medical staff to attend to him. Despite the stoppage, he walked to the sideline under his own power, acknowledging the crowd before applying an ice pack to the foot while watching the conclusion of the game. The incident occurred during a match broadcast live in the United States by Fox Corporation.

As a key broadcaster of the tournament, Fox provides extensive coverage of the World Cup through its FOX Sports segment. The company creates and licenses sports content, reaching audiences through its various platforms. Fox Corporation trades under the ticker FOXA and closed at $53.74 on July 9, up roughly 0.83% from the previous close. The company operates within the Communication Services sector with a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion.

Images captured by the broadcast showed Mbappe icing his ankle on the bench, signaling that the decision to substitute him was precautionary. The severity of the injury has not been immediately disclosed, leaving his status for upcoming fixtures uncertain.

What to watch

• Official medical updates from the French football federation regarding Mbappe’s availability.
• Fox Corporation viewership ratings for the World Cup quarterfinal and upcoming matches.

Source: original release