Overview
- The result secures top spot in France's qualifying group and automatic passage with a match to spare.
- Mbappé scored twice and logged his 400th career goal, edging closer to Olivier Giroud’s national scoring record.
- Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike were also on the scoresheet in the penultimate group fixture.
- Mbappé said he was “full of pride” after a difficult year with the national team and emphasized his commitment.
- Celebrations broke out in Paris as Didier Deschamps set the target of reclaiming the title in 2026, with the squad awaiting the tournament draw in the expanded 48-team field.