Zidane wins his first match but loses Mbappé: the French team's double-edged evening

Kylian Mbappé left the field injured in the 59th minute during France's 1-0 victory over Turkey in the Nations League, after scoring the only goal. His injury, a hyperextension of his left knee, comes after a demanding season with multiple injuries, including a collateral ligament tear. Zidane, the new coach, expressed concern and confirmed the severity of the injury, which will see Mbappé leave the national team and return to Madrid, missing upcoming matches. Despite the injury, Mbappé matched his 2026 goal record with 12 goals and became France's all-time top scorer with 66 goals.