Overview
- France’s federation said Mbappé has persistent inflammation in his right ankle and will undergo checks in Madrid, confirming he will miss the qualifier in Baku.
- The decision followed consultations between Didier Deschamps’ staff and Real Madrid’s medical team to manage a recurrent issue that also sidelined him in October.
- Spanish Real Madrid–linked reports indicated no serious concern and suggested he is expected to be available for the club’s Nov. 23 league match at Elche.
- France had already secured 2026 World Cup qualification by beating Ukraine 4-0, with Mbappé scoring twice to reach 400 career goals.
- Eduardo Camavinga has returned to Madrid with a left‑hamstring strain and Manu Koné is suspended, prompting further changes to Deschamps’ squad.