Kylian Mbappe injury blow impacts France and Real Madrid outright markets

France won their match against Turkiye, but losing Kylian Mbappe to a tendon injury alters upcoming outright odds.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 25 September 2026

Zinedine Zidane began his tenure as France head coach with a hard fought victory against Turkiye in the Nations League. Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game in the second half. That strike marked his twelfth international goal of the calendar year.

Injury halts star striker

Mbappe pulled up immediately after finding the back of the net and received medical treatment on the pitch. France officials confirmed he is suffering from a tendon injury. He will return immediately to Real Madrid for treatment and miss the rest of the international break.

Zidane confirmed after the match that the team will not take any risks with the fitness of their captain. The loss of such a prolific forward will likely lengthen France prices in upcoming fixtures and tournament markets. Bettors should monitor his recovery timeline closely before placing wagers on future Les Bleus matches.

Group standings and next opponents

France currently sits second in Group A1 behind Belgium on goal distance. The next match against Belgium becomes much tougher without the talismanic striker on the pitch. Bookmakers may adjust the odds for that clash following the official injury confirmation.

Turkiye put up a strong fight in the recent fixture and registered an expected goals tally close to France. Vincenzo Montella expressed pride in the performance of his players despite the narrow defeat. That resilient display suggests Turkiye could offer good value in future underdog betting markets.

What it means for a bet

Punters should expect longer odds on France for upcoming matches while their star forward recovers from a tendon injury.

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