France, Sept. 10 -- Kylian Mbappe scored and set up a goal as France came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1 to take control of Group D in the European qualifying pools for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Real Madrid star swept home a penalty on the stroke of half-time to cancel outAndri Gudjohnsen's opener for the visitors at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

The strike in the 22nd minute came against the run of play as France dominated the opening exchanges.

Marcus Thuram twice went close during the early pressure on the Iceland goal.

But midway through the first-half, France gifted Iceland the lead.

Trying to play the ball out from defence, midfielder Michael Olise slid a pass across his own penalty ar...