Overview
- France beat Ukraine 4-0 at the Parc des Princes to book an eighth consecutive World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring from a panenka penalty and adding a late second.
- Michael Olise earned the spot kick and made it 2-0 with a left-footed strike, while Hugo Ekitike registered his first goal for the national team.
- The match unfolded during commemorations for the 10th anniversary of the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris, featuring a minute’s silence and a ‘Football for Peace’ display.
- The FFF confirmed Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Manu Koné will not travel to Baku: Koné is suspended, Camavinga has hamstring tension, and Mbappé will undergo ankle exams.
- France will be a top seed for the Dec. 5 draw in Washington for the expanded tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with further preparations to follow.