Zidane Says Taking Charge of His First France Game Feels ‘Even More’ Special than His Playing Debut – WTOP News
Mbappé scored the winner before leaving with a left knee injury, and France said he will return to Madrid for treatment.
- On Friday, September 25, 2026, Zinedine Zidane launched his France coaching debut with a 1-0 victory over Turkey in an away UEFA Nations League opener, securing an immediate win in Izmit.
- Zidane succeeded his former international teammate Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure ended following the 2026 World Cup, marking France's most significant coaching transition in over a decade.
- Captain Kylian Mbappé scored his 67th international goal in the 54th minute from Michael Olise's assist, but grimaced immediately after and soon exited with a left knee injury.
- The French Football Federation confirmed Mbappé suffered a tendon injury and would return to Madrid for treatment, forcing Les Bleus to face Belgium on Monday without their captain.
- Following Belgium, France hosts Italy on October 2 and Belgium again three days later at the Stade de France, providing Zidane early high-stakes tests to validate his attacking-focused tactical approach.
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France is celebrating a successful start to the Zinédine Zidane era, despite Kylian Mbappé's injury. Italy's new beginning failed. And in Ireland, a rejection is discussed before the Israel game.
Mbappe will leave the French national team due to injury
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Mbappe injured scoring France winner as Zidane provides update: ‘It’s not good’
Mbappe will return to Real Madrid after sustaining a knee injury
Svenska Dagbladet
AftonbladetStar Kylian Mbappé is out of the French national team after suffering a knee injury in the 1-0 victory over Turkey in the Nations League on Friday. – It's not good, unfortunately. We're not taking any risks, says national team captain Zinedine Zidane.
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