France defeated Turkey in the match corresponding to the first day of Group A1 of the Nations League, held in Kocaeli. Mbappé was one of the protagonists by scoring the only goal of the match, while scored the 0-1 in the 54th minute with a precise low shot inside the box. However, the madridista forward had to be substituted minutes later due to discomfort in his left knee. Turkey tried to find the equalizer, but the French team held firm and, after the expulsion of Turkish goalkeeper Çakır, managed to maintain their lead and capitalize on their numerical advantage until the end to secure all three points.

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