No Mbappé, Zidane's first win under pressure, injury follows

On 25 September 2026, at 22:45, France faced Turkey in a Nations League‑match. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal in the 55th minute, but immediately collapsed with an injury. Head coach Zinédine Zidane looked concerned, while the Red Devils prepared for the upcoming clash.

Match Progress and Cards

Early in the second half, Arda Güler (Turkey) received a yellow card in the 43rd minute. Salih Özcan was also booked in the 69th minute, followed by Dayot Upamecano in the 73rd minute. The referee showed another yellow card to Ousmane Dembélé in the 90+4 minute, after which Esteban Lepaul received two yellow cards in the 90+5 and 90+9 minutes. The French side, known as Les Bleus, maintained the lead and finished with a 0‑1 victory.

Kylian Mbappé was substituted by Désiré Doué in the 60th minute, after which he could not alleviate the injury. For Turkey, Oguz Aydin came on in the 77th minute for Eren Elmali, and Can Uzun was introduced in the same minute for Kerem Aktürkoglu. Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki and Baris Alper Yilmaz were respectively swapped out in the 77th, 88th and 89th minutes for their teammates. Kylian Mbappé's contribution of 55 goals for the national team was highlighted again by the commentator.

Zidane's Future Plans

After the match, head coach Zinédine Zidane stated that he will no longer take risks with the injured striker. He added: “He is not doing well. We will therefore not take any risks.” Zidane now does not count on the Real‑Madrid forward for the two upcoming Nations League fixtures against the Red Devils on 28 September and 5 October.

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Mbappé's Injury and Consequences

The French record scorer left the field with an injury to his left knee and was replaced by Doué. Zidane indicated that Mbappé will miss the upcoming matches, leaving France to play without its top scorer. The striker’s absence is seen by the Red Devils as an extra challenge. The injury highlights the vulnerability of Les Bleus, who now have to rely on other attackers.

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