Match report

France Defeats Denmark 2-1 in World Cup Clash

France
France
2–1
FT
Denmark
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

  1. Denmark
    20' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    A. Christensen

    Foul

  2. Denmark
    23' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cornelius

    Foul

  3. France
    43' France Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kounde

    Foul

  4. Denmark
    46' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: M. Braithwaite
  5. France
    61' France Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: T. Hernández
  6. France
    62' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: Marcus Thuram
  7. Denmark
    68' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Christensen · Assist: J. Andersen
  8. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: K. Dolberg
  9. France
    75' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Dembele · On: K. Coman
  10. France
    75' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Varane · On: Ibrahima Konaté
  11. Denmark
    85' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lindstrom · On: C. Norgaard
  12. France
    86' France Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: A. Griezmann
  13. Denmark
    90'+2 Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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'.