France's national football team has announced that star player Kylian Mbappe has suffered a knee injury during their 1-0 win over Turkey in the UEFA Nations League. Mbappe, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, was substituted out of the game in the 59th minute due to the injury. The French Football Federation confirmed that Mbappe has a tendon injury and will return to Madrid for further treatment and recovery.
The injury occurred when Mbappe scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute. He had to be replaced by Olivier Giroud, who played the remaining 31 minutes. The win marked France's first victory under new coach Zinedine Zidane, who made his debut as France's manager in the match. The team earned their first three points in the UEFA Nations League.
Mbappe's injury is a significant blow to both France and Real Madrid. The 23-year-old forward has been in excellent form this year, scoring 12 goals in 2026. This tally equals his personal best for a calendar year, which he achieved in 2022. Mbappe's absence will be felt by France in their upcoming matches, and Real Madrid will also be concerned about his fitness ahead of their domestic and European fixtures.
In addition to Mbappe's injury, the match saw Turkey's goalkeeper, Ugurcan Cakir, receive a red card in the 53rd minute. The card was the first red card of Cakir's career with the Turkish national team. France's win marked their first clean sheet in five matches, with all their recent goals scored in the second half.
The match also saw Michael Olise, a 25-year-old midfielder, achieve a notable milestone. He became the fastest player to reach 10 assists for France since 1991, doing so in 26 appearances. This surpasses the record previously held by Christian Perez, who achieved the feat in 15 matches.
Kylian Mbappe's goal in the match took his tally to 31 goals while serving as captain of France. This equals the record held by Michel Platini, a legendary French footballer. Mbappe's performance has been impressive, and his injury will be a significant concern for both his club and country.
France's win over Turkey marked a positive start to Zidane's tenure as coach. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, while also monitoring Mbappe's recovery from his injury. The French Football Federation has confirmed that Mbappe will not participate in the remainder of the international break and will return to Real Madrid for further treatment.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappe suffers a tendon injury in France's 1-0 win over Turkey.
- Mbappe will return to Real Madrid for further treatment and recovery.
- The injury occurred when Mbappe scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute.
