Mbappé suffered the injury during a game against Turkey in the Liga das Nações 2026/27, where he scored a goal in the 2nd half. However, he was substituted out of the game due to the injury, which was later confirmed to be a hiperextensão da cápsula posterior do joelho esquerdo (a posterior capsule hyperextension of the left knee). The injury occurred after Mbappé scored the winning goal against Turkey, and he was immediately substituted out of the game.
Mbappé's situation is not good, according to Real Madrid coach Zidane, who stated that the forward's recovery will be closely monitored. The French Football Federation (FFF) has also confirmed that Mbappé will not be part of the team for the upcoming games against Belgium and Italy. The two matches are also part of the Liga das Nações 2026/27.
Mbappé's injury is a significant blow to the French team, which is already facing a tough schedule in the upcoming weeks. The team will have to rely on other players to fill the void left by Mbappé's absence.