France became the second European nation to book their place at the 2026 World Cup finals thanks to a resounding victory over Ukraine.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eased into the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals with a 4-0 success against Ukraine in the European qualifiers.
Ukraine defended resolutely in the first half, but Kylian Mbappé eased French nerves in the 55th minute, nonchalantly chipping a penalty straight down the middle to break the deadlock.
With the visitors unable to muster much attacking response, Michael Olise spun and finished inside the box to make it 2-0, and Mbappé scrambled in a third before cueing up Hugo Ekitiké for his first ever France goal.
Victory sends Didier Deschamps' side to the World Cup finals as Group D winners, while Ukraine and Iceland's Sunday meeting will settle the runners-up slot.
England continued their perfect record in World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley.
Bukayo Saka volleyed home just before the half hour mark to put the Three Lions ahead before Eberechi Eze secured all three points with a curled finish late on.
England had already sealed qualification with a 5-0 victory in the reverse fixture in Belgrade in September, but Thomas Tuchel’s men produced a professional performance to make it seven wins from seven in Group K without conceding a goal.
Just before the half-hour mark, Bukayo Saka pounced with an eye-catching volley after debutant Nico O'Reilly's shot deflected into the winger's path. England dominated proceedings in their search for a second goal, and the pressure finally told late on when substitute Eberechi Eze swept home effortlessly after a pass from fellow replacement Phil Foden.
The visitors' best opportunities to draw level came via a pair of Dušan Vlahović chances, but this loss, coupled with Albania's victory away to Andorra, ensured the Orlovi could no longer finish second in the section.
Just before the half-hour mark, Bukayo Saka pounced with an eye-catching volley after debutant Nico O'Reilly's shot deflected into the winger's path. England dominated proceedings in their search for a second goal, and the pressure finally told late on when substitute Eberechi Eze swept home effortlessly after a pass from fellow replacement Phil Foden.
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Italy remain three points behind Norway, who they host on Matchday 10, after beating Moldova with late headers from Gianluca Mancini and Pio Esposito.