Group D – Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Denmark to become the first side to confirm their place in the last-16 in another statement from the holders.
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| Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France beat Denmark 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at the Stadium 974 in Qatar |
Photos 👇 The 2-1 win also ensured France are the first reigning champions since Brazil in 2006 to avoid a humiliating group-stage exit, and an impressive display suggests they could be the first side since the Selecao in 1962 to retain the World Cup.
Denmark, meanwhile, must beat Australia to reach the knockouts but should not be too disheartened after going close to a spirited comeback in the second half. Standard
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| Italian Serie A club AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud in action for France in their 2-1 win against Denmark in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at the Stadium 974 in Qatar |
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| Denmark players celebrate after levelling against France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at the Stadium 974 in Qatar |
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| Venue of the match between France and Denmark, Stadium 974, in Qatar, prior to the kick off of the encounter |
Photos: @FifaWorldCup
