Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a panenka from the spot, to reach 55 France goals and 400 in his career.
- Michael Olise won the penalty for the opener and made it 2-0 with a left-footed strike after a move sparked by N’Golo Kanté.
- Hugo Ekitike scored his first international goal late on after earlier hitting the post, completing the 4-0 scoreline.
- A VAR check nixed an earlier Ukraine penalty shout before France were awarded the decisive spot-kick early in the second half.
- The night included solemn tributes marking 10 years since the November 13 attacks, and Didier Deschamps indicated he will rotate for Sunday’s now inconsequential trip to Azerbaijan.