Kylian Mbappe sidelined with knee injury following France match

Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national football team and Real Madrid striker, has been sidelined following an injury sustained during France's 1-0 Nations League victory against Turkey on September 25, 2026. The 27-year-old scored the winning goal in the 54th minute, but injured his left knee shortly thereafter during the celebration and subsequent play, forcing him to leave the pitch.

Following the match, France manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that the team would not take any risks with the player's health. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced that Mbappe would return to Madrid for medical assessment. Real Madrid later released an official statement diagnosing the player with hyperextension of the posterior capsule of the left knee.

While initial reports raised concerns, further medical examinations have provided a clearer outlook. Although Mbappe will miss the remainder of the current international break, Spanish media reports indicate a recovery timeline of approximately 10 to 14 days. Consequently, he is expected to be fit for Real Madrid’s upcoming schedule, including the match against AEK Athens in Nea Filadelfeia on November 4, 2026.