Overview
- Kylian Mbappé converted a second‑half penalty and added a late second, with Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike—scoring his first for France—completing the rout at the Parc des Princes.
- N'Golo Kanté returned as a starter and impressed in midfield, providing a key pass for Olise and helping steady a youthful attack missing several regulars.
- The match featured formal commemorations on the 10th anniversary of the Nov. 13, 2015 attacks, including a minute of silence and tributes in the stadium.
- France is qualified for an eighth straight World Cup and will be seeded for the draw; Sunday’s trip to Azerbaijan is now a no‑stakes fixture likely to offer minutes to squad players.
- Mbappé moved to 55 goals in 94 caps and reached 400 career goals, as Didier Deschamps begins planning for a seventh finals that some reports suggest could be his last in charge.