Mbappé scores, exits injured in Zidane's France debut win over Turkiye

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal before leaving with a knee injury in Zinedine Zidane's debut as France coach, a 1-0 Nations League win.

• Mbappé put France ahead in the 54th minute, converting Michael Olise's pass with a low shot.
• The striker left the pitch moments later grimacing with a knee injury and was substituted.
• Zidane took charge of France for the first time since being appointed coach.
• Mbappé hurt his left knee, attempted to continue but fell again and was replaced in the 58th minute by Désiré Doué.
• The striker headed to the dressing room and will undergo tests, leaving him doubtful for matches against Belgium and Italy.
• Turkey finished with ten men after goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır was sent off in the 87th minute of the match.
• Mbappé's goal was his 12th for France in 2026, equalling the record for most by a French player in a single calendar year this century.
• Zidane confirmed Mbappé will not continue with the squad during the international break following his knee injury.
• The French coaching staff confirmed Mbappé suffered a tendon injury and will return to Real Madrid for further treatment.
• Zidane became the first French coach in 32 years to win his first match in charge.
• Mbappé will return to Real Madrid for treatment and miss France's next three international matches.
• Spanish media report the injury is to the same left knee that troubled him twice last season, and the club awaits scan results.