French international of Cameroonian descent Kylian Mbappe is expected to report late to the France camp for the UEFA Nations League semifinals.
The Le Blues will take on Spain in the crucial semifinals clash scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025. The winner of the clash will face either Germany or Portugal in the finals.
As Madrid gear up for the FIFA Club World Cup next month, the club has requested the France FA to allow Mbappe report late to camp for the international break next month.
With the international break coinciding with the Club World Cup, the Spanish giants intends to prepare the highly-profiled forward for both competitions by him enough rest following a packed campaign in the recently completed campaign.
Aside Mbappe, Madrid Aurélien Tchouaméni to also have extra rest before the Club World Cup and will delay in reporting to camp.
As a result, the two Madrid stars could report to the French national team on June 2—the latest possible date permitted by FIFA regulations.
Mbappe’s performance overshadowed Real Madrid struggles in the just ended campaign, scoring 43 goals across competitions for the Spanish giants.