Mbappe levels up with Henry as France cruise past Ukraine in World Cup tie
Summary
France won against Ukraine 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying soccer match. Kylian Mbappe scored a late goal to tie with Thierry Henry for second on France's all-time scoring list. The win gives France an early advantage in their qualifying group.Key Facts
- France scored early with a goal from Michael Olise and later with a goal from Kylian Mbappe.
- Mbappe's goal brought him to 51 international goals, matching Thierry Henry's record for France.
- Ousmane Dembele, who substituted in the second half, aggravated a thigh injury.
- France's strategy used a 4-2-3-1 formation, which helped control the game.
- Ukraine had a strong moment after halftime with dangerous plays but could not score.
- France's win puts them in a strong position in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers.
- France will next play against Iceland, and Ukraine will face Azerbaijan.
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