Berlin, Nov. 14 -- Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Michael Olise impressed as France swept Ukraine 4-0 in a Group D clash to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps' reshaped lineup dominated possession but initially struggled to break Ukraine's defense at the Parc des Princes on Thursday.
Visiting goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin kept the hosts at bay before the break, tipping Bradley Barcola's curler onto the post and blocking Mbappe's angled effort.
Shortly after halftime, referee Slavko Vincic waved away Ukrainian penalty appeals following a tangle between Dayot Upamecano and Yehor Nazaryna, with VAR confirming the defender had touched the ball.
Minutes later, VAR intervened at the other end when Taras Mykhavko caught O...