Kylian Mbappé left the France camp after sustaining an injury moments after scoring in a 1‑0 Nations League victory over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge of the national side, ESPN reports. The incident occurred during a match played in Turkey, where France secured the win with a solitary goal from Mbappé.

Zidane’s debut as France’s head coach was marked by the team’s triumph, but the injury to its star forward cast a shadow over the celebration. The match, a Nations League fixture, saw France maintain a narrow lead, with Mbappé’s goal proving decisive. The fact that the goal and injury happened in the same game underscores the physical demands placed on the squad during the campaign.

Following the injury, Mbappé was removed from the squad and taken to the medical centre for assessment. The decision to leave the camp was made to allow the player to receive immediate treatment and to prevent further complications. While the exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed, the timing of the incident suggests it occurred shortly after the goal was scored, potentially affecting the player’s availability for upcoming fixtures.

With Mbappé sidelined, France will focus on maintaining fitness levels for the rest of the training period and will look to integrate other attacking options into the lineup. Zidane’s team will continue to prepare for forthcoming matches, relying on squad depth to mitigate the impact of the injury. The incident highlights the importance of player welfare in high‑pressure competitions and will be a factor in France’s strategic planning for the remainder of the Nations League campaign.