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November 27: France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe displayed a superb individual performance with two second-half goals to make sure the defending champions France becomes the first side to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

According to media reports, the two-time champions France beat Denmark 2-1 in their Group D clash at the 974 Stadium on Saturday riding on goals of the 2018 World Cup hero Mbappe.

Mbappe's goals sent 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, Reuters reported.

France take on Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos in the final group-stage round on Wednesday, with the Danes needing a win to advance.