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Kylian Mbappe double helps France edge Denmark, advance to World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe double helps France edge Denmark, advance to World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scores the winning goal for France against Denmark. PHOTO/Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock

Kylian Mbappe moved level with legend Zidane Zidane on France‘s all-time scoring list as he netted twice to help Didier Deschamps’ side to a 2-1 win over Denmark in their World Cup Group D clash on Saturday.

Mbappe sent France ahead just after the hour mark with a prodded finish after playing a clever on-two with teammate Theo Hernandez, but Denmark roared back with a thumping header from defender Andreas Christensen to level the scores.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker emerged again late on to convert a cross from Antoine Griezmann and ensure France remains flawless as they continue their World Cup title defence in Qatar.

Saturday’s result leaves France at the top of Group D on six points, three ahead of second-place Australia, while Denmark is yet to find their first win with just a point after two games.

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