Kylian Mbappe sparkles as France reach World Cup knockout stage with victory over Denmark
Kylian Mbappe fired France into the last 16 of the World Cup as the defending champions beat Denmark 2-1 in Doha.
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Mbappe double gives France spot in World Cup knockout stage
DOHA : Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half double as France became the first team to book their spot in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday by defeating a feisty Danish team 2-1 in a tense encounter.
France v Denmark teams
DOHA : Teams for the Group D match between France and Denmark at the 974 Stadium on Saturday:
Varane back in central for France against Denmark
DOHA : Raphael Varane will start at centre back for France against Denmark in their Group D clash at the World Cup on Saturday after fully recovering from a hamstring injury.
Denmark provide France coach Deschamps with puzzle to solve
DOHA : France started the World Cup with a bang against Australia but Denmark will offer a much tougher challenge and could lead coach Didier Deschamps to make key tactical changes on Saturday.
Varane 'fit and ready' to face Denmark at World Cup, says Deschamps
The Manchester United defender was left out of the holders' 4-1 stroll in their Group D opener against Australia but Deschamps said he was fit to play before that match and could feature at the 974 Stadium on Saturday.
Richarlison has touch of genius, says Tottenham team mate Lloris
DOHA : Brazilian striker Richarlison's spectacular second goal to secure a 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday was a stroke of "genius" according to his club team mate Hugo Lloris.
No risk of France being complacent against 'underrated' Denmark
DOHA : Having lost twice to Denmark recently, France will be taking nothing for granted when they look to secure their qualification for the knockout stages with a game to spare in Group D on Saturday.