Mbappé injury update: France captain ruled out of World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan due to ankle injury

France captain Kylian Mbappé will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

Real Madrid striker Mbappe, 26, scored twice in Thursday’s 4-0 win over Ukraine, which secured France’s place at next year’s World Cup but will be sidelined for Sunday’s Group D match in Baku.

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“Kylian Mbappé has felt an inflammation in his right ankle that requires investigation,” the FFF said.

“He will undergo them today in Madrid,” it added.

French coach Didier Deschamps will also be without Eduardo Camavinga due to injury and Manu Kone suspended for the final game of his season.

Published on November 14, 2025