Real Madrid says forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis. World Cup winner Mbappe missed Madrid’s opening game at the Club World Cup against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in Miami on Wednesday because of a fever.

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener Wednesday due to an illness, but the team did not provide any additional details on his status. On Thursday, Real Madrid announced Mbappé was hospitalized due to acute gastroenteritis.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized “to treat an acute case of gastroenteritis,” the club announced Thursday.