Mbappe to Miss Iceland Qualifier with Ankle Injury
PARIS, Oct 11 — France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Iceland after aggravating a right ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward, who had been managing a minor ankle issue, took two hits during France’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Friday in Paris. Mbappe scored the opener before being substituted late in the game after appearing in discomfort. “He has a sore ankle and he took a knock there. He preferred to come off; the pain was quite significant,” France coach Didier Deschamps said after the match. In a statement, the FFF confirmed: “Mbappe will not be able to play Monday against Iceland. He has been released to his club, Real Madrid, and will not be replaced.” Mbappe spoke with Deschamps upon returning to the Clairefontaine training […]