In the match against Azerbaijan in Group D of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Mbappe shone, breaking the deadlock for the home team at the end of the first half, when the French team was in a deadlock.

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Mbappe suffered an ankle injury. Photo: X Fabrizio Romano

In the second half, Rabiot and Thauvin scored in turn, bringing a 3-0 victory to coach Deschamps' team.

However, their joy was not complete, after the moment Mbappe fell to the ground, his face clearly showing pain. Seeing that he could not continue, the French team captain signaled for a substitution.

In the 83rd minute, Mbappe limped off the field to the concern of fans.

After the match, coach Deschamps confirmed the bad news: Mbappe suffered an ankle injury, which he had already suffered before joining the French team.

“ Mbappe suffered another blow to the same ankle. The pain will subside as he rests.

In a match, collisions are inevitable. We will evaluate Mbappe's situation further. He is having physical problems ."

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Captain No. 9 signaled for a substitution when he could no longer continue playing. Photo: Madrid Xtra

Deschamps' bad news about Mbappe made Real Madrid both worried and upset. They wanted to keep Mbappe to avoid risks, after he showed signs of pain in the Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal match.

However, the French captain refused, still called up Mbappe and used him for more than 80 minutes before captain number 9 asked to be substituted.

Except for the 2-5 loss to Atletico, Real Madrid has been thriving with Mbappe since the beginning of the season, thanks to his extremely high scoring efficiency. The Clasico with Barca is approaching, Real Madrid needs the best Mbappe to help them win a battle that is not just about 3 points.

France's remaining match in this October's FIFA Days is away to Ireland at 1:45 a.m. on October 14.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-phap-vs-azerbaijan-mbappe-bao-tin-xau-real-madrid-toi-mat-2450626.html