Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Mbappe Sidelined for Azerbaijan Match Due to Ankle Inflammation
A star soccer player named Kylian Mbappe won't be playing in his team France's next game against Azerbaijan.
He needs to rest because his ankle is swollen.
This news comes after he just scored his 399th and 400th goals in a previous game.
That game was very important because France won and qualified to play in the big World Cup tournament next year.
Even though he's injured for the next game, he's still a very important player for his team.
Kylian Mbappe will not travel with the French national team to Azerbaijan.
The decision comes after France secured their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mbappe is sidelined due to ankle inflammation.
He recently scored his 399th and 400th senior career goals.
Mbappe scored twice in France's 4-0 victory against Ukraine.
- Who
- Kylian Mbappe
- What
- Will miss France's trip to Azerbaijan due to ankle inflammation, after scoring his 399th and 400th career goals and helping France qualify for the World Cup.
- When
- Friday (announcement), Thursday (goals scored)
- Where
- Not traveling to Azerbaijan
- Why
- Ankle inflammation
- Player
- Kylian Mbappe
- Reason for Absence
- Ankle inflammation
- Match Missed
- France vs. Azerbaijan
- Recent Achievement
- Scored 399th and 400th career goals
- Team Qualification
- France secured spot in World Cup 2026