French football team announced on Saturday, September 26, 2026, that star player Kylian Mbappé has been withdrawn from their training camp due to an injury sustained during a match against Turkey. The match, which took place on Friday, was part of the UEFA Nations League group stage and ended with a 1-0 win for France, with Mbappé scoring the only goal in the 54th minute. However, he had to leave the field in the 55th minute due to discomfort.
According to the French team, Mbappé will return to Madrid, where his club team Real Madrid is based, to undergo further medical checks and treatment. As a result, he will miss upcoming matches against Belgium, which are scheduled to take place in the coming days, as well as a match against Italy. The French team's head coach, Zinedine Zidane, expressed concern over Mbappé's condition, stating that the situation "isn't good" and that the player suffered a knee injury during the match.
Zidane emphasized that the coaching staff will not take any risks with Mbappé's health and has therefore allowed him to leave the training camp and return to Real Madrid for further treatment. The French team's medical staff will continue to monitor his condition and work with the player's club team to ensure his speedy recovery. Mbappé's injury is reported to be related to his knee, with some sources suggesting that he may have suffered a minor tendon injury.
A report by French sports newspaper L’Équipe stated that Mbappé had been experiencing discomfort in his knee even before the match against Turkey. Despite this, he chose to play in the match, which France won 1-0. The newspaper also suggested that Mbappé may not be entirely comfortable in his current role within the team, as dictated by Zidane.
The match against Turkey was Zidane's first game as the new head coach of the French national team, following the departure of Didier Deschamps after the World Cup. France is grouped with Turkey, Italy, and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, and their next matches will be crucial in determining their progress in the competition.
With this win, France has earned their first three points in the group and currently occupies second place in the standings. Turkey, on the other hand, remains without points and is ranked third in the group. The French team's victory was a positive start to their campaign under Zidane, but the injury to Mbappé is a significant concern.
The French team's management will be working closely with Real Madrid's medical staff to ensure that Mbappé receives the best possible treatment and has a speedy recovery. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, but they will look to other players to step up and fill the void in the upcoming matches.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappé injures himself during a match against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.
- Mbappé will miss upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy due to his injury.
- The French team's head coach, Zinedine Zidane, expressed concern over Mbappé's condition, stating that the situation "isn't good".
