Mbappe Scores Two, France Reaches Knockout Stage of World Cup
Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2022 World Cup match against Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on Nov. 26.
Photographer: Antonin Thuillier/AFP/Getty ImagesDoha, Qatar (AP) -- France advanced, and Kylian Mbappe got them there.
The French became the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 at the World Cup since Brazil in 2006, beating Denmark 2-1 Saturday with Mbappe scoring both goals.