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2022 World Cup: Mbappe fires France into last 16

The defending champions of France, who overcame Denmark, became the first side to reach the World Cup knockout phase with the help of striker Kylian Mbappe’s two goals.

The 23-year-old forward, who has scored goals for France at the competition’s youngest age, once again stole the show by scoring goals in the second half to help his team advance.

Mbappe shot over from 12 yards earlier in the game, forcing Kasper Schmeichel to make a save off a soaring attempt.

Theo Hernandez and the Paris St. Germain player exchanged a beautiful one-two before stroking in to break the tie just past the hour mark.

Seven minutes later, Denmark equalized when defender Andreas Christensen headed in at the far post after France failed to clear a corner.

Christensen, however, would have considered himself fortunate to still be on the field at that moment after only getting a yellow card for hauling back Mbappe on the 20th minute as he attempted to sprint clear.

Hugo Lloris of France made a quick save to stop Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Tottenham’s first-time shot, while Martin Braithwaite agonizingly fired into the side netting.

Mbappe, however, had the ultimate word with four minutes remaining, slipping in at the far post to score Antoine Griezmann’s cross.

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