Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice to reach 400 career goals as Michael Olise struck and Hugo Ekitike recorded his first for France.
- The result secures an unassailable six-point lead at the top of Group D, locking in automatic qualification with a match to spare.
- A minute's silence preceded kickoff to honor the Paris attack victims, and players and staff kept celebrations restrained.
- Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin to the Republic of Ireland, with Cristiano Ronaldo sent off after a VAR review for elbowing Dara O’Shea, leaving group leadership unresolved and raising the prospect of a ban affecting the World Cup start if Portugal qualifies.
- Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia was offset by Italy’s late victory in Moldova, setting up a deciding game in Milan on Sunday before the Dec. 5 Finals draw in Washington, D.C.