'It will continue to hurt': Mbappe breaks silence after France's World Cup heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe expressed deep disappointment after France's 2026 FIFA World Cup exit, saying the pain will continue.

France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semifinals and 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.

Mbappe won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and became the all-time FIFA World Cup top scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi.

He thanked supporters for their unwavering encouragement, noting they stayed up late across time zones to watch.

Mbappe credited his teammates for his individual success and paid tribute to manager Didier Deschamps.