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FIFA World Cup 2022: Mbappe's double helps France qualify for knockout stage

Mbappe struck in the 61st minute. The goal came through the combined efforts of Theo Hernandez and Mbappe, the latter converting a pull-back from the former, the ball taking a little deflection off Christensen on its way past Schmeichel

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France`s forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team`s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha. Pic/AFP

France`s forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team`s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha. Pic/AFP

Defending champions France became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a fighting 2-1 win over Denmark at the 974 stadium on Saturday.

With two successive wins, the first one against Australia (4-1), the French men now lead Group D with six points, leaving Denmark, Australia and Tunisia to fight for the remaining qualifying spot from the group.

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