Mbappe Injured, Exits France Squad for Real Madrid Treatment
Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national football team, sustained a tendon injury in his left knee during the Nations League match against Turkey on September 26, 2026. He scored the only goal of the match at Kocaeli Stadium, bringing his international goal tally to a record-extending 67.
However, after scoring, Mbappe exhibited signs of discomfort, sitting on the turf and holding his knee. Despite receiving treatment and returning to the pitch, he had to be substituted shortly after.
Zinedine Zidane, the head coach of France, expressed concern over Mbappe's condition, stating that the team would not risk keeping him in the squad. The French Football Federation confirmed the injury and announced that Mbappe would return to Real Madrid for further treatment.
His withdrawal means France will be without their captain for the remaining Nations League fixtures against Belgium and Italy in the current international window.
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