World Cup: Mbappe double against Denmark sends France into last 16

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2. FT: France 2-1 Denmark - Kylian Mbappe double either side of Andreas Christensen leveller
3. France become first team to reach knockout stage
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Shamoon Hafez

BBC Sport at Stadium 974

Antoine Griezmann got a huge ovation when he came out to take that corner.

Can France keep their winning streak going or will Denmark stop them again, for the third time this year?

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Corner to France. Antoine Griezmann takes but Joachim Andersen heads away.

France have shown no real response to Denmark's equaliser. They were cruising until then.

SUBSTITUTION

Now France make two changes. Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman replace Raphael Varane and Ousmane Dembele.

SUBSTITUTION

Mikkel Damsgaard, who created that chance, is replaced by Sevilla striker Kasper Dolberg.

Denmark are almost ahead! Mikkel Damsgaard finds Jesper Lindstrom in space in the box but his first-time shot is parried by Hugo Lloris.

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If you want a measure of what a smash-and-grab that was, here are some of the numbers from just before Andreas Christensen crashed in that header.

When Christian Eriksen is delivering your set pieces, you've always got a chance.

Kylian Mbappe on the left but his cross is a simple catch for Kasper Schmeichel, who plays in France with Nice.

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France are looking incredibly slick tonight. But Denmark aren't out of this one by a long shout and could get some late chances.

James, Londonderry

France are not as tight at the back as they would like. Denmark have the team to go on and win this!

Liam, Watford

This is the first time France have conceded in three consecutive World Cup games since 1986.

Didier Deschamps is talking to his coaches. What changes could they make?

Denmark ended a run of 271 minutes without a goal in the World Cup.

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That is Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen's third international goal in 60 caps.

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Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Really cleverly worked set piece - whipped into the near post, gets the flick on and just needs someone to get on the end of it and Andreas Christensen does that and he puts it in the back of the net.

What a response from Denmark!

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GOAL - France 1-1 Denmark

It did not look on the cards at all but Denmark are suddenly level.

Christian Eriksen floats in a corner and Joachim Andersen flicks it onto Andreas Christensen, who beats Adrien Rabiot to the ball and stoops to head in.

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Kylian Mbappe is just the second France player to score in three successive World Cup games after Just Fontaine in 1958 (run of six).

France just about deal with a Danish cross into the box. And another. And now it's a Denmark corner. Decent response.

Only Pele (seven), Mario Kempes and James Rodriguez (six each) have netted as many World Cup goals before turning 24 as Kylian Mbappe (six).

Mbappe turns 24 two days after the final.

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Sash: Assuming we do manage to win our group and beat Ecuador/Senegal, we haven't got a chance against France. They are simply different gravy.

David: Dare I say France look BETTER than they did in 2018? Last tournament they were stubborn and tough, never that adventurous and exciting. The front four this tournament look like they share one brain with such fluid, entertaining football. It looks like men against boys.

Forty years and counting...

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Not to doubt Denmark's determination, but France haven't lost after scoring the opener in their last 22 matches at the World Cup.

The last time was a 3-2 defeat against Poland in 1982.

Shamoon Hafez

BBC Sport at Stadium 974

The France fans are rattling the shipping containers after that goal.

"Allez Les Bleus" rings out around Stadium 974.

They deserve that goal.