France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that Kylian Mbappe will undergo medical tests on his right ankle when he joins the national team for the next round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The France captain picked up the injury late in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, raising uncertainty about his participation in the upcoming matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland.
Deschamps said Mbappe’s issue appears minor but will be evaluated by medical staff upon his arrival at Clairefontaine. He added that updates will follow once assessments are complete. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will also have tests after sustaining an injury in the team’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea.
France leads its qualifying group with two victories. Les Bleus will host Azerbaijan on Friday at Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes before facing Iceland on Monday.
Deschamps said Mbappe’s issue appears minor but will be evaluated by medical staff upon his arrival at Clairefontaine. He added that updates will follow once assessments are complete. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will also have tests after sustaining an injury in the team’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea.
France leads its qualifying group with two victories. Les Bleus will host Azerbaijan on Friday at Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes before facing Iceland on Monday.
