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France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine

France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine

Summary

France qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Ukraine 4-0 in a soccer match. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and the game included tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.

Key Facts

  • France won 4-0 against Ukraine to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Kylian Mbappe scored two goals during the match.
  • Other scorers for France were Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike.
  • The game featured tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.
  • A minute's silence was observed before the match by the 41,000 spectators.
  • Didier Deschamps will step down as coach after the upcoming World Cup.
  • France leads European qualifying Group D by six points, with one match remaining.
  • France has qualified for every World Cup since missing out in 1994.
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