Kylian Mbappe scored the winner for France against Turkey but suffered a worrying left-knee injury in the same move, forcing him to leave the national team camp early.
Mbappe Sent Back to Real Madrid After Worrying Knee Injury With France
Kylian Mbappe has suffered a worrying injury blow after hurting his left knee while scoring France’s winning goal against Turkey.
The Real Madrid superstar found the net in France’s 1-0 UEFA Nations League victory.
But his celebration quickly turned into concern.
Mbappe appeared to hyperextend his left knee during the scoring action and needed treatment almost immediately.
He tried to continue but was unable to play on and was substituted only a few minutes later.
Mbappe scores before injury strikes
France finally broke the deadlock early in the second half.
Michael Olise created the opportunity before Mbappe finished to put France ahead.
But during the shot, the 27-year-old overextended his left knee.
He received treatment and briefly returned to the pitch.
However, the problem quickly became too uncomfortable and he was replaced by Desire Doue.
France confirm knee tendon injury
The French Football Federation later confirmed that Mbappe had suffered:
A KNEE TENDON INJURY
The problem is located in his left knee.
France decided not to take any further risks.
Mbappe has been released from the national team camp and will return to Real Madrid for further tests and treatment.
He will miss the remaining matches of the international window.
Zidane gives worrying update
France coach Zinedine Zidane admitted after the game that the injury did not look encouraging.
He revealed that Mbappe’s knee had become swollen.
Zidane said:
“It doesn’t look good.”
He also described the situation as:
“Not very encouraging.”
Those comments immediately increased concern around the Real Madrid forward.
No official recovery time yet
There is currently:
NO OFFICIAL RECOVERY TIME
Real Madrid have not confirmed whether Mbappe will be out for days or weeks.
Further examinations will be needed to determine the exact level of the tendon problem.
Until those results arrive, any exact return date remains uncertain.
Real Madrid face anxious wait
The timing of the injury is particularly frustrating for Real Madrid.
Mbappe remains one of the most important players in the squad and a central part of the attack.
Any period without the France captain would be a major problem for the club.
Madrid will now hope the injury is minor and does not require a long recovery.
Concern over the same left knee
There is another detail that makes the situation more worrying.
Mbappe has previously suffered an injury to the same left knee.
Earlier in 2026, Real Madrid confirmed that he had suffered a sprain in that area.
That does not mean the two injuries are directly connected.
But his recent history means Madrid are likely to be especially careful with his return.
Goal number 67 for France
The injury came on what should have been another special international night.
Mbappe’s goal against Turkey took his France total to:
67 GOALS
But the milestone was quickly overshadowed.
Within minutes of scoring the winner, Mbappe was forced off with a knee problem.
What happens next?
Mbappe will now return to Madrid and undergo further medical checks.
Those tests should determine:
The exact seriousness of the tendon injury
Whether there is additional damage
How long he could be unavailable
Whether he can return after the international break
Mbappe’s winning goal comes at a cost
Mbappe once again delivered for France when his team needed him.
His goal secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey.
But it came at a potentially significant cost.
France have confirmed a left-knee tendon injury, Mbappe has left the national team camp, and Real Madrid must now wait for further tests.
No official return date has been announced.
For now, Madrid’s biggest concern is when their star forward will be ready to play again.
