Match report
France Defeats Denmark 2-1 in World Cup Clash
France
2–1
FT
Denmark
Nov 26, 2022
France held off Denmark to secure a vital 2-1 victory in their Group D encounter at the FIFA World Cup. Key goals from Kylian Mbappé and an own goal by Andreas Christensen were pivotal moments in France's triumph.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: France 2–1 Denmark
- • Goals: K. Mbappe (61', 86'), A. Christensen (OG) at 68'
- • Substitutions: Marcus Thuram for O. Giroud (62') | Ibrahima Konaté for R. Varane (75')
- • Yellow Cards: J. Kounde (France), A. Christensen, A. Cornelius (Denmark)
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 5 J. Koundé (D)
- 4 R. Varane (D)
- 18 D. Upamecano (M)
- 22 T. Hernández (D)
- 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 14 A. Rabiot (D)
- 11 O. Dembélé (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (M)
- 10 K. Mbappé (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
Substitutes
- 26 M. Thuram
- 20 K. Coman
- 24 I. Konaté
- 13 Y. Fofana
- 2 B. Pavard
- 23 A. Aréola
- 6 M. Guendouzi
- 17 W. Saliba
- 12 R. Kolo Muani
- 16 S. Mandanda
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 3 A. Disasi
- 15 J. Veretout
Denmark
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 2 J. Andersen (M)
- 6 A. Christensen (M)
- 3 V. Nelsson (D)
- 13 R. Kristensen (D)
- 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
- 10 C. Eriksen (M)
- 5 J. Mæhle (D)
- 25 J. Lindstrøm (F)
- 14 M. Damsgaard (F)
- 21 A. Cornelius (F)
Substitutes
- 9 M. Braithwaite
- 12 K. Dolberg
- 15 C. Nørgaard
- 26 A. Bah
- 4 S. Kjær
- 18 D. Wass
- 16 O. Christensen
- 20 Y. Poulsen
- 19 J. Wind
- 17 J. Stryger Larsen
- 7 M. Jensen
- 24 R. Skov
- 11 A. Skov Olsen
- 22 F. Rønnow
Timeline
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20' Denmark Card · Yellow CardA. ChristensenFoul
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23' Denmark Card · Yellow CardA. CorneliusFoul
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43' France Card · Yellow CardJ. KoundeFoul
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46' Denmark subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Cornelius · On: M. Braithwaite -
61' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: T. Hernández -
62' France subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Giroud · On: Marcus Thuram -
68' Denmark Goal · Normal GoalA. Christensen · Assist: J. Andersen -
73' Denmark subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Damsgaard · On: K. Dolberg -
75' France subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Dembele · On: K. Coman -
75' France subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Varane · On: Ibrahima Konaté -
85' Denmark subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Lindstrom · On: C. Norgaard -
86' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: A. Griezmann -
90'+2 Denmark subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Kristensen · On: A. Bah
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 528 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 456 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for France at 61' with an assist from Theo Hernández, setting the tone early in the second half.
- ▸ France's lead was briefly challenged when Andreas Christensen inadvertently scored an own goal at 68', but Mbappé secured victory with his second of the match at 86'.