France became the first team to reach the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe-inspired France defeated Denmark 2-1 on Saturday. Defending champions France has reached the last 16 of the group stage with a game to spare after winning their second game in a row.
France will play the final match against Tunisia, which will mean a group-winner match for France. Breaking the scoreless draw in the first half, Mbappe scored a pass from Theo Hernandez and gave France the lead in the 61st minute.
Denmark equalized in the 68th minute after Andrej Christiansen scored a header. But 23-year-old Mbappe scored from close range on Antoine Griezmann’s long pass to ensure France’s victory.