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Mbappé Injured, France Faces Belgium Without Star in 2026

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:36 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Belgium will host France in a UEFA Nations League Group A1 match on September 29, 2026, without Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé injured his knee after scoring France’s 55th-minute winner versus Turkey and will miss two weeks.
Belgium defeated Italy 2-0, with goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukébakio.
Both Belgium and France hold three points, making the Brussels clash decisive for Group A1 leadership.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 World Cup final on 12 July saw host France defeat defending champions Brazil 3-0, with Zidane scoring twice before Petit’s stoppage-time goal before an 80,000-strong crowd. That triumph launched France’s era of success, leading to Euro 2000 glory and today’s Nations League clash where France and Belgium, both on three points, vie for Euro 2028 qualification.

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Story summary

Belgium will host France in a UEFA Nations League Group A1 match on September 29, 2026, without Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé injured his knee after scoring France’s 55th-minute winner versus Turkey and will miss two weeks.
Belgium defeated Italy 2-0, with goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukébakio.
Both Belgium and France hold three points, making the Brussels clash decisive for Group A1 leadership.

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