France captain Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of the national team squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Italy due to injury, Football Italia reported on Wednesday.
The Real Madrid forward will miss the fixture scheduled for November 2026 as Les Bleus prepare to face the Azzurri in the competition. The French Football Federation has not yet announced a replacement for the 25-year-old attacker, who has been a key figure for Didier Deschamps' side.
Mbappé's absence represents a significant blow for France ahead of the high-profile encounter with Italy, with the two European heavyweights meeting in the Nations League. Further details on the nature and severity of the injury are expected to be released by the federation in the coming days.
