France defeats Greece in European Championship qualifying behind Kylian Mbappé's goal

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Kylian Mbappé's twice-taken penalty moved him one goal behind Michel Platini on France's all-time scoring list as Greece was beaten 1-0 in European Championship qualifying on Monday.

Platini won the Ballon d'Or three straight times from 1983-85 during his heyday with Juventus and France, for which the gifted playmaker scored and created goals with a casual brilliance that became his trademark.

"It’s huge when you know what Michel Platini represents for France," Mbappé said. "He’s a legend."

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The win was a fourth straight for World Cup runner-up France without conceding a goal in Group B — all with Mbappé as the new captain.

"Let’s hope it lasts. I’m learning every day," Mbappé said. "It’s an enriching experience to have this responsibility."

Mbappé also reached 54 goals over the season combined for France and Paris Saint-Germain to beat the overall mark set by the great Just Fontaine in the 1957-58 season — the year Fontaine set an individual scoring record with 13 goals at the '58 World Cup.

Mbappé almost turned provider when his cross from the left was headed wide by Randal Kolo Muani midway through the first half.

That allowed the Greeks to settle easier on a humid night at Stade de France, and coach Gus Poyet's side started to look comfortable bringing the ball out from the back.

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Frances Kylian Mbappe, right, scores the opening goal by a penalty shoot during the Euro 2024 group B qualifying soccer match between France and Greece at the Stade de France, outside