France will be without Kylian Mbappé for their upcoming match against Italy, according to an announcement from the French Football Federation on Wednesday. Manager Zinedine Zidane has handed a first senior international call-up to Paris Saint-Germain forward Senny Mayulu as a replacement.
The news was confirmed by the Associated Press on November 11, 2026. No further details regarding the reason for Mbappé's absence or the date of the Italy fixture were immediately provided.
