Overview

• France’s federation confirmed Kylian Mbappé will miss Monday’s qualifier in Reykjavik and has been sent back to Real Madrid after taking fresh contact to his right ankle.
• Mbappé scored and assisted in France’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan before asking to be substituted late on, with Didier Deschamps saying the pain in the already sore ankle was significant.
• Reports from Madrid-based outlets and The Athletic indicate early assessments show no structural damage and suggest he could rejoin group training next week, subject to further evaluation.
• Spanish media highlighted friction over playing-time management, reporting there was no clear agreement between Real Madrid and France on his minutes despite the pre-existing ankle issue.
• Real Madrid attacker Franco Mastantuono also left Argentina’s camp with a left-thigh muscle overload and will undergo tests in Madrid, with early reports indicating no serious injury.