Kylian Mbappé double sends France into World Cup knock-out stages with a game to spare

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal during the World Cup Group D match against Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty ImagesKylian Mbappé scored twice to send champions France into the last 16 of the World Cup as they beat Denmark 2-1 in their Group D clash at the 974 Stadium on Saturday, making them first side to qualify for the knock-out stage.

France top the group on six points, three ahead of Australia, who beat Tunisia 1-0 earlier in the day, with the Danes and the Tunisians both on one point. France take on Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos in the final round on Wednesday. A tight, tense first half saw France enjoy the better chances as Adrien Rabiot went close with a header and the Danes were forced into a number of last-ditch blocks to keep their clean sheet intact.

It was not to last and Mbappé put the French ahead in the 61st minute, crowning a superb high-speed French counter with a bouncing first-time finish from Theo Hernandez’s clever pull-back.

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