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Mbappé Sent Back to Real Madrid After Ankle Knock in France Win

He will miss the Iceland qualifier, with initial Madrid tests pointing to no serious damage.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group D - France v Azerbaijan - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - October 10, 2025 France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
France forward Kylian Mbappe (L) and Azerbaijan defender Elvin Badalov (R) fight for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D qualifier at the Parc des Princes
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Kylian Mbappe in pain after sustaining injury during France vs Azerbaijan clash | Image: AP

Overview

  • France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in Paris, where Kylian Mbappé scored the opener and set up Adrien Rabiot before departing late with right-ankle pain.
  • Didier Deschamps said the forward took another blow to the same ankle that had been sore and asked to be substituted.
  • The French Football Federation confirmed Mbappé will not travel to Reykjavik for Monday's qualifier and has been released to his club.
  • Club-side reporting says early examinations in Madrid found no serious injury, with a potential return to group training next week pending official clearance.
  • Real Madrid will also assess Franco Mastantuono after Argentina sent him home with a muscle overload, as both players' availability for upcoming club fixtures remains under review.