DEFENDING FIFA World Cup champions France became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 when they defeated Denmark 2-1 at Stadium 974 in Qatar on Saturday.
Two goals from the mercurial French striker Kylian Mbappe in the 61st and 86th minutes wiped away Andreas Christensen’s 68th-minute equaliser.
The win put France atop the Group D standings with six points, unbeaten after two games.
Australia, who beat Tunisia 1-0 in Saturday’s opening match, are in second position with three points while Denmark and Tunisia complete the table, in third and fourth respectively, both on one point each.