Mbappe Injured During Azerbaijan Clash
French football star Kylian Mbappe sustained a right ankle injury during France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday, October 10, 2025. The incident occurred at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where Mbappe had a significant impact on the game before his premature exit.
Mbappe, who was already managing a 'small niggle' in his right ankle from a previous match with Real Madrid against Villarreal, received two further knocks to the same ankle during the qualifier. He was substituted in the 83rd minute, visibly in pain. France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the injury after the match, stating, 'He has a sore ankle and he took a knock there. He preferred to come off; the pain was quite significant.'
Absence Confirmed for Iceland Match
Following the match, the French Football Federation (FFF) officially announced that Mbappe would be unavailable for France's subsequent World Cup qualifier against Iceland. The match is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025. Mbappe has been released from the national squad to return to his club, Real Madrid, for further assessment and treatment. The FFF also confirmed that he would not be replaced in the squad.
Initial Reports on Injury Severity
While the injury forced Mbappe off the field and out of the upcoming international fixture, initial reports from some sources suggest the injury may not be severe. According to media reports, after undergoing tests, Mbappe's injury is 'not serious' or 'not worrying,' with Real Madrid staff reportedly expecting him to be available for the upcoming week. However, Deschamps noted that Mbappe's condition was 'not ideal,' and some reports indicated he felt 'more pain than when he left Madrid.'
Match Performance and Qualification Standings
Before his injury, Mbappe delivered a standout performance against Azerbaijan. He opened the scoring just before halftime with a solo effort, marking his 53rd goal for France and extending his personal-best scoring streak to 10 consecutive games for club and country. He also provided an assist for Adrien Rabiot's goal. Florian Thauvin scored the third goal for France. The victory solidified France's position at the top of Group D in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with nine points from three matches.
5 Comments
Fuerza
His performance before the injury was outstanding, highlighting his value, yet it also underscores the fine line between pushing through minor pain and risking a more significant setback. It's a tough call for any athlete.
Manolo Noriega
This intense schedule is going to ruin players. It's too much for their bodies.
Fuerza
France has great depth, which is good for the Iceland match, but Mbappe's unique game-changing ability will certainly be missed. It shows even strong teams rely heavily on their stars.
Ongania
The team's strong qualification position is reassuring, which means they can afford to rest him, but constant injuries to key players can still disrupt team cohesion and morale in the long run.
Fuerza
So glad it's not a serious injury for Kylian. He'll be back on the pitch in no time!