Fact check: Is Kylian Mbappé really planning to switch to Spanish nationality?

The French captain and star player Kylian Mbappé experienced a tough loss against Spain in the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup as it crushed the dreams of millions in the country. While France gears up to face England in the next few hours, a rumor about Kylian Mbappé changing his nationality because of his girlfriend, Ester Expósito, has sparked chaos.Has Kylian Mbappé changed his nationality to Spanish because of his high profile relationship with actress Ester Expósito?No, there are no reports of the French superstar Kylian Mbappé changing his nationality to Spanish because of his romance with actress Ester Expósito.In the last few hours, a fan page on X made a post that read as, “Kylian Mbappé has married Ester Expósito to obtain Spanish nationality He should be a starter with Spain for the World Cup final…”This has now sparked outrage among fans as many are convinced by the fake rumor.A fan took to X and wrote, “This clown has no limits, he's gonna f*ck things up just like he f*cked them up in Madrid…”Another fan posted, “I hope it’s not true because she doesn’t seem serious at all but loyal on top of that and she’s ugly, I don’t get it or weird she’s not great…”A third fan posted, “We don't want him, he choked in the semi-finals, I like our team.”Another fan joked, “Too strong you absolutely shouldn't do it, especially after Tuesday's match, 'cause a lot of people are really gonna fall for it…but that joke is magnificent, I think I'm gonna send this to some buddies to pull the prank…”A fifth fan noted, “No but seriously, guys, don't you see that it's just humor and it's impossible to change the selection.”Another fan posted, “Lmao the people who believe that, it pisses me off... like Mbappé needs to get married to get any nationality??”However, neither French superstar Kylian Mbappé nor his girlfriend, the popular French actress Ester Expósito, has commented on the speculations as they remain silent about their high profile.When did French superstar Kylian Mbappé start dating Ester Expósito?For the unversed, the star player Kylian Mbappé and Spanish actress Ester Expósito sparked dating rumors early last year when the two were spotted romancing in Paris.The two were also spotted sharing a kiss in public with one another.A few days before the 2026 World Cup began, Ester Expósito and French superstar Kylian Mbappé were even spotted vacationing in Ibiza together, which had made many furious.However, French superstar Kylian Mbappé has remained silent about his personal life as he gears up to face England in the next few hours after losing to win the 2026 World Cup.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.