Kylian Mbappe, the star forward and captain of the French national team, sustained a broken nose during France's Euro 2024 opener against Austria. While initial assessments suggested he might not need surgery, it has now been confirmed he will undergo an operation after the tournament. In the meantime, Mbappe will be fitted with a protective mask to potentially continue playing. Despite the injury, Mbappe's participation in the tournament is not entirely ruled out, with a return possibly by the quarter-finals. Mbappe's injury comes at a crucial time as he transitions to Real Madrid and aims to lead France to Euro 2024 success.