Kylian Mbappé is missing France’s match against Belgium on September 28, 2026, in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League because of a left-knee injury. The France captain picked up the injury while scoring the winning goal against Türkiye on September 25 and subsequently withdrew from the national-team squad.
What happened to Kylian Mbappé?
Mbappé hurt his knee while taking the shot that secured France’s 1–0 victory over Türkiye. He immediately showed discomfort and later returned to Madrid for treatment.
According to AS USA’s injury update, tests revealed hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, with an estimated recovery period of 10–12 days.
Which France matches will Mbappé miss?
The injury rules Mbappé out of the remaining three fixtures in France’s current Nations League camp:
- September 28: Belgium vs France
- October 2: France vs Italy
- October 5: France vs Belgium
His withdrawal leaves France without its captain for both meetings with Belgium and the home game against Italy.
When will Mbappé return?
The reported recovery estimate points to a potential return in early October, although an exact comeback date has not been confirmed. His availability for Real Madrid will depend on how his recovery progresses.
For France, his next opportunity to play is the November international window, when Les Bleus are scheduled to face Italy and Türkiye. AS USA reports that he is not expected to feature again for the national team before then.